wun6換换
Jyutpingwun6
Yalewuhn
Definition
To exchange, barter, change, or replace.
- to exchange things; to barter
- to change; to replace
colloquialdaily actionsshopping
How it's used
Beyond physical bartering, this is the standard verb for changing or replacing items like money, clothes, or even bus routes. It is frequently used with the particle 過 to indicate a change to a different version or a new item. When talking about changing money, it is often paired with 錢 to specify currency exchange.
Examples
I want to exchange this shirt, this one is too small.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 變, which means to transform or become something else. Use 換 when you are swapping one entity for another, but use 變 when describing a change in state or appearance.
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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.
