ou3 mun2 bai6澳門幣澳门币
Jyutpingou3 mun2 bai6
Yaleou mún baih
Definition
Macau Pataca; the official currency of Macau, also known as "pou4 zi2" or "pou4 bai6".
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How it's used
Locals frequently refer to this currency as 葡紙 or 葡幣 in casual conversation. While the official name is 澳門幣, using these colloquial terms is standard when talking about money in Macau or when exchanging currency. It is helpful to remember that while Hong Kong Dollars are widely accepted in Macau, the reverse is rarely true for Macau Pataca in Hong Kong.
Examples
Do you accept Macau Pataca here?
I still have some Macau Pataca on hand that I haven't used up.
Related words
Common phrases
exchange Macau Pataca
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Portuguese Euro, as the colloquial terms 葡紙 or 葡幣 specifically refer to the Macau Pataca due to the historical colonial connection. Using these terms in a formal banking context might sound unprofessional.
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