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Jyutpingwaan4 fun2
Yalewàahn fún
Definition
To pay money back; to return borrowed funds to a person or institution.
neutralmoney
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or financial contexts, such as banking, credit cards, or loan agreements. While it means to pay back money, it sounds much more professional than the everyday phrase 還錢. You will frequently see it on official statements or hear it from customer service representatives.
Examples
When will you finally pay the money back to the bank?
I will pay the money back next month.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this in casual conversation with friends, but it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. Use 還錢 instead when talking about borrowing money from a friend or family member.
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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.
