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Definition
The amount payable, used when presenting a bill or requesting payment.
colloquialmoneyfood
How it's used
Used almost exclusively by service staff when presenting a bill or requesting payment. It carries a polite, professional tone that signals the end of a transaction. You will hear it most frequently in traditional tea houses or local eateries rather than high end establishments.
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Common mistake
Do not use this term in casual settings among friends or family, as it sounds overly formal and transactional. It is strictly for service providers to use with customers.
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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.
