sing6 wai6盛惠
Jyutpingsing6 wai6
Yalesihng waih
Definition
A polite phrase used to ask a customer for payment and thank them for it.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Used primarily by shopkeepers or service staff when presenting a bill to a customer. It carries a polite, slightly formal, yet traditional tone that adds a touch of professional courtesy to a transaction. While it literally translates to a form of gratitude, it functions effectively as a polite way to say "the total is."
Examples
For two people, that comes to two hundred dollars.
Related words
Common phrases
how much is the total
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual settings between friends or family, as it sounds overly performative and transactional. It is strictly reserved for customer service interactions.
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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.
