kiu4 wui6僑匯侨汇
Jyutpingkiu4 wui6
Yalekìuh wuih
Definition
An overseas remittance; money sent home by emigrants or overseas citizens.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to money sent by overseas Chinese back to their families in their home country. It carries a slightly formal or historical tone, often associated with the era of mass migration where such funds were vital for the survival of rural households. In modern daily speech, people are much more likely to use the simpler term 匯款.
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bat1筆bātExamples
He sends overseas remittances home every month.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
