loeng6 jap6 wai4 ceot1量入為出量入为出
Jyutpingloeng6 jap6 wai4 ceot1
Yaleleuhng yahp wàih chēut
Definition
To live within one's means; to plan and limit expenditure based on income.
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How it's used
This idiom is frequently used in formal or serious discussions about personal finance or government policy. It carries a sense of prudent management and fiscal responsibility. While it is a four-character idiom, it is perfectly acceptable to use it in spoken Cantonese when giving advice or discussing financial planning.
Examples
We need to live within our means every month and not spend money recklessly.
Related words
Common phrases
the principle of living within one's means
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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.
