sei3 cou2四草
Jyutpingsei3 cou2
Yalesei chóu
Definition
Forty dollars; forty bucks.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Slang terms for money like this are common in casual transactions, especially at local eateries or markets. Using this instead of the standard 四十蚊 makes you sound more like a local, but it is strictly for informal settings. Avoid using it in professional or formal financial discussions.
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Do not confuse this with other slang for currency amounts, as these terms are highly specific to the number being referenced. It cannot be used for other multiples of ten, such as 50 or 60.
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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.
