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Definition
A unit of ten thousand dollars, usually prefixed by a number.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to units of ten thousand Hong Kong dollars. It functions as a colloquial shorthand for money, often used to emphasize a significant or surprising amount. Using this term makes the speaker sound like a local, as it is rarely used in formal or written contexts.
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Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of skin or leather. It is strictly a slang term for currency and cannot be used to describe physical objects.
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