syu1 cin2輸錢输钱
Jyutpingsyu1 cin2
Yalesyū chín
Definition
To lose money, especially in gambling or investments.
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of losing money through gambling or risky financial ventures. It carries a sense of frustration or regret, often used when someone has lost more than they intended. It is frequently paired with verbs like 輸晒 to emphasize losing everything.
Examples
He lost so much money playing mahjong last night that his face turned dark.
You go gambling all the time, what will you do when you lose money?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe losing a physical object like a wallet or cash on the street, which would be 唔見錢. It is strictly reserved for losing money in a competitive or speculative context.
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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.
