EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 6 MIN
EP32|點解一百叫紅衫魚?香港錢銀俗語入門 (Why Hong Kong Dollars Have Funny Nicknames)
from 10 min Cantonese Coffee Break | 亂噏24 Lyungap24 · host 亂噏24
香港人講錢,唔止會講「一百蚊」,仲會講「紅衫魚」。呢啲錢銀俗語夠晒地道,亦係香港日常對話入面好有代表性嘅一部分。呢一集,你會聽到:香港常見錢銀俗語入門。點解一百蚊叫「紅衫魚」,千元叫「金牛」?呢啲銀碼花名點樣自然用喺香港人日常對話入面。呢一集,就係屬於香港錢銀俗語嘅入門。Hit play,一齊諗下:你最常聽到嘅,又係邊個銀碼花名? -In Hong Kong, people don’t just say “one hundred dollars” — they often call it “red-shirt fish,” while one thousand dollars is known as “gold bull.” These money nicknames are deeply rooted in local Cantonese and are a very recognizable part of everyday speech.In this episode, you’ll hear:A beginner-friendly guide to common Hong Kong money slang.Why HKD 100 is called “red fish,” and how other notes got nicknames like“golden cow”How to use these terms naturally in everyday conversation.This episode is your perfect introduction to the world of Hong Kong money slang.Hit play and think about this: which of these money nicknames do you hear the most often?Youtube: www.youtube.com/@lyungap24Instagram: cantonese.lyungap_24
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香港人講錢,唔止會講「一百蚊」,仲會講「紅衫魚」。呢啲錢銀俗語夠晒地道,亦係香港日常對話入面好有代表性嘅一部分。 呢一集,你會聽到: 香港常見錢銀俗語入門。點解一百蚊叫「紅衫魚」,千元叫「金牛」?呢啲銀碼花名點樣自然用喺香港人日常對話入面。呢一集,就係屬於香港錢銀俗語嘅入門。 Hit play,一齊諗下:你最常聽到嘅,又係邊個銀碼花名? - In Hong Kong, people don’t just say “one hundred dollars” — they often call it “red-shirt fish,” while one thousand dollars is known as “gold bull.” These money nicknames are deeply rooted in local Cantonese and are a very recognizable part of everyday speech. In this episode, you’ll hear: A beginner-friendly guide to...
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EP32|點解一百叫紅衫魚?香港錢銀俗語入門 (Why Hong Kong Dollars Have Funny Nicknames)
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