mou5 ngan4 hai2 sau2冇銀喺手冇银喺手
Jyutpingmou5 ngan4 hai2 sau2
Yalemóuh ngàhn hái sáu
Definition
To have no money on hand; broke.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
銀 is a slang term for money, historically referring to silver coins. Using this phrase adds a slightly humorous or self-deprecating tone compared to simply saying 冇錢. It is commonly used among friends to explain why one cannot participate in an expensive activity.
Examples
I'm broke lately, don't ask me out for dinner.
Related words
Common phrases
really have no money on hand
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as it sounds very casual and potentially unprofessional. It is strictly for informal social interactions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
