nai4 maa5泥碼泥码
Jyutpingnai4 maa5
Yalenàih máh
Definition
Dead chips; non-negotiable casino chips that cannot be exchanged for cash and must be used for betting.
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How it's used
泥碼 are specifically non-negotiable chips used in VIP rooms to prevent players from immediately cashing out their rebates or promotional discounts. They are distinct from 現金碼, which can be exchanged for cash at the cage at any time. The term implies a locked value that forces the gambler to continue playing until the chips are either lost or converted into winnings.
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These dead chips must be used for betting.
Are those in your hand dead chips or cash chips?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 泥碼 with regular casino chips, as attempting to exchange them for cash at the counter will be rejected by staff.
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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.
