ling4 jung6零用
Jyutpingling4 jung6
Yalelìhng yuhng
Definition
Pocket money; allowance.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Often used interchangeably with 零用錢, though 零用 can stand alone as a noun in casual speech. It implies a small, recurring allowance rather than a large sum or a salary. It is common to hear people talk about saving or running out of this specific type of money.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
I have already spent all my pocket money.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 零錢, which refers specifically to small change or coins. While 零用 is about an allowance, 零錢 is about the physical denomination of currency.
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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.
