seoi3 cin2碎錢碎钱
Jyutpingseoi3 cin2
Yaleseui chín
Definition
Loose change; small coins or bills of low denomination.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to coins or small amounts of money rather than paper bills. It is commonly used when asking someone to break a larger note or when checking one's pockets for bus fare. While technically referring to coins, it can also describe a small, insignificant amount of money in a broader sense.
Measure word
di1啲dīExamples
Do you have any loose change in your pocket?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to a small amount of money in a bank account or a large transaction, as it specifically implies physical, low-value currency.
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