maai4 sou3埋數埋数

Jyutpingmaai4 sou3

Yalemàaih sou

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To balance the books; to calculate the total amount of accounts and cash up.

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How it's used

Originally referring to the physical act of counting cash in a till at the end of a shift, this term is now frequently used in office settings to describe finalizing project budgets or settling accounts. It carries a sense of closure, implying that the task is complete and the books are balanced. When used in a social context, it can metaphorically refer to settling a score or dealing with the consequences of one's actions.

Examples

nei5你maai4埋zo2咗sou2數mei6未aa4呀？

Have you finished cashing up yet?

sau1收gung1工zi1之cin4前gei3記dak1得jiu3要maai4埋sou3數。

Remember to cash up before you finish work.

Common phrases

maai4埋sou3數zau2走jan4人

cash up and leave

maai4埋sou3數git3結syun3算

finalize the accounts

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 找數, which specifically means to pay a debt or fulfill a promise. While 埋數 is about the internal process of calculating totals, 找數 is about the external act of settling a payment.