ngan4 loeng5銀両银两
Jyutpingngan4 loeng5
Yalengàhn léuhng
Definition
Silver used as currency in former times.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to historical silver currency or bullion, often appearing in period dramas or historical contexts. While it literally means silver, it functions as a general term for money in older, stylized speech. It is rarely used in modern daily life to refer to actual cash, which is usually called 錢.
Examples
People used to talk about silver currency all the time when doing business.
Does he still have any silver money left on him?
Related words
Common phrases
having sufficient funds
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to modern currency like banknotes or coins, as it sounds archaic or like you are roleplaying a character from a historical film.
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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.
