ou3 jyun4澳元
Jyutpingou3 jyun4
Yaleou yùhn
Definition
Australian dollar; the currency of Australia.
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How it's used
Currency names in Cantonese often follow the pattern of the country name followed by 元. While 澳元 is the standard term for Australian dollars, it is also occasionally used to refer to Macanese patacas in specific contexts, though 澳門幣 is the unambiguous choice for the latter. Context usually clarifies the intended currency based on whether the speaker is discussing travel or international finance.
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man1蚊mānExamples
Do you still have any Australian dollars on hand?
The Australian dollar exchange rate dropped a lot today.
Related words
Common phrases
Australian dollar exchange rate
exchange for Australian dollars
Common mistake
Avoid confusing 澳元 with 澳門幣, as the character 澳 is shared between Australia and Macau. Always specify 澳洲 if you need to be absolutely clear about which currency you are referring to.
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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.
