san1 toi4 bai6新台幣新台币
Jyutpingsan1 toi4 bai6
Yalesān tòih baih
Definition
New Taiwan Dollar; the official currency of Taiwan.
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How it's used
People in Hong Kong frequently drop the first character and simply refer to it as 台幣. When discussing exchange rates, it is common to use the term 港紙 to contrast with the local currency, though 新台幣 remains the standard formal name used in banking and travel contexts.
Measure word
man1蚊mānExamples
How much New Taiwan Dollar did you exchange for your trip to Taiwan?
This shirt costs five hundred New Taiwan Dollars, it's a good deal.
Related words
Common phrases
exchange New Taiwan Dollars
New Taiwan Dollar exchange rate
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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.
