m4 sai2 zaau2唔使找
Jyutpingm4 sai2 zaau2
Yalem̀h sái jáau
Definition
Keep the change.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to tell a taxi driver or a waiter to keep the small amount of money left over from a transaction. It functions as a polite way to offer a tip without needing to explicitly state that the money is for them. Using it shows you are familiar with local social norms regarding tipping in casual service settings.
Examples
Keep the change, please have a cup of tea on me.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with just saying 唔使, which simply means no need. Always include 找 to specifically refer to the act of returning change.
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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.
