paa4 cin2扒錢扒钱
Jyutpingpaa4 cin2
Yalepàh chín
Definition
To steal money, especially by pickpocketing.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of pickpocketing or stealthy theft rather than general robbery. It carries a sense of sneakiness and quick fingers, often implying the victim was unaware of the theft until it was too late. While it can be used for general stealing, it is most commonly associated with street crime.
Examples
He always steals money when people aren't paying attention.
Related words
Common phrases
pickpocket
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搶錢, which implies using force or intimidation to take money. 扒錢 requires stealth and deception, whereas 搶錢 is an overt act of robbery.
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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.
