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Yalelèuhn pùhn
Definition
Roulette; the casino gambling game featuring a spinning numbered wheel and a small ball.
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How it's used
This term is strictly used for the casino game and is not used metaphorically to describe life choices or general luck. It is a loan translation from English, so it is understood by all speakers but is primarily heard in the context of gambling or travel to places like Macau.
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He lost a lot of money playing roulette at the casino.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
