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Yalelòuh béi
Definition
Rupee; the currency used in countries including India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Mauritius.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the currency used in countries like India, Pakistan, and Nepal. It is almost exclusively used in travel or financial contexts when discussing these specific regions. Unlike common currencies such as 美元 or 港幣, it is rarely used in daily conversation unless one is actively planning a trip or discussing international exchange rates.
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man1蚊mānExamples
How many rupees do I need to exchange for my trip to India?
I still have a few rupee banknotes in my wallet.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
