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Yalepāt
Definition
Baht, the official currency of Thailand.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from the Thai currency unit, used exclusively in casual speech when discussing prices in Thailand. It is strictly limited to the context of travel or shopping in Thailand and is not used for any other currency.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Cantonese measure word 匹 used for horses or rolls of cloth, which is a completely different word that happens to share the same character.
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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.
