saan2 cin2散錢散钱
Jyutpingsaan2 cin2
Yalesáan chín
Definition
Loose change; small change; coins.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to coins or small denomination currency rather than the act of scattering money. It is the standard term for pocket change used in daily transactions like paying for transport or small snacks. While people sometimes use 碎銀, 散錢 is the most common way to ask for change in a shop or when splitting a bill.
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di1啲dīExamples
Do you have any loose change in your pocket?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 散財, which means to spend money lavishly or lose wealth. 散錢 is strictly a noun for loose coins or small bills.
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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.
