sau1 zi1 ping4 hang4收支平衡
Jyutpingsau1 zi1 ping4 hang4
Yalesāu jī pìhng hàhng
Definition
To break even; to balance income and expenses.
neutralmoneywork
How it's used
Often used in business contexts to describe the point where total revenue equals total costs. While it sounds formal, it is frequently used in casual discussions about personal finance or small business management. It carries a sense of relief or achievement when used to describe a project that was previously losing money.
Examples
The shop has been open for half a year and has finally reached breakeven.
Related words
Common phrases
to reach breakeven
difficult to balance the books
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
