seoi2 din6 fai3水電費水电费
Jyutpingseoi2 din6 fai3
Yaleséui dihn fai
Definition
Utility bills, specifically water and electricity charges.
colloquialmoneyhome
How it's used
Refers collectively to the costs of water, electricity, and sometimes gas usage in a household. People often use this term when complaining about rising living costs or reminding flatmates about monthly household obligations.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
The utility bills this month are ridiculously expensive.
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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.
