tip1 si2貼士贴士
Jyutpingtip1 si2
Yaletīp sí
Definition
Tips, gratuity, or helpful hints.
- a tip; gratuity given to servers or service staff
- insider information; helpful tips or hints
colloquialmoneyother
How it's used
Borrowed directly from the English word tips, this term functions both as a gratuity for service and as a piece of inside information or a hint. While common in casual conversation, it is rarely used in high end or formal restaurant settings where service charges are already included in the bill. Using it for inside information is very common in gambling or investment contexts.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
Your service is so good, this tip is what you deserve.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 貼, which means to paste or stick something onto a surface. Also, note that while it can mean a hint, it is not used for general advice or suggestions, for which you should use 建議.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
