tai4 fun2 gei1提款機提款机
Jyutpingtai4 fun2 gei1
Yaletàih fún gēi
Definition
ATM; cash machine
colloquialmoneytechnology
How it's used
While 提款機 is perfectly understood, most locals prefer the term 櫃員機 in daily speech. You will often hear people use the verb 撳 to describe the action of using an ATM, which literally means to press or push, reflecting the physical interaction with the machine buttons.
Measure word
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Is there an ATM nearby?
I'm going to the ATM to withdraw money first.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 自動櫃員機 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly formal and robotic compared to the standard local preference for 櫃員機.
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Grammar guides
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