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Jyutpingngoi6 faai3
Yalengoih faai
Definition
Extra income; money earned outside of one's regular job.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Refers specifically to money earned outside of one's primary job, often implying freelance work, side hustles, or occasional gigs. It carries a slightly informal tone, suggesting money that is supplementary rather than a main source of livelihood. It is frequently used in the context of someone needing to boost their monthly budget.
Examples
He has been very busy lately; it turns out he is out earning extra income.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a promotion or a raise in one's primary salary, as it strictly refers to income from an external or secondary source.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
