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Jyutpingsou3 ngaak6
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Definition
Amount or sum, especially of money.
neutralmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to a formal or precise sum of money, often appearing in financial, legal, or administrative contexts. While 銀碼 is the go-to term for everyday cash transactions or price tags, 數額 carries a more professional weight, making it suitable for contracts or official reports.
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This amount is very large, you need to think it through.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation when talking about the price of a meal or a simple purchase, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and stiff compared to the more natural 銀碼.
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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.
