am3 faa1暗花
Jyutpingam3 faa1
Yaleam fā
Definition
An illegal fund, a reward for an illicit mission, or a bounty on someone's head.
- slanga slush fund; a special fund for illegal purposes
- slanga reward for carrying out an illicit mission; a bounty on someone's head
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
Originating from underworld slang, this term refers to a secret bounty or a hidden payment for carrying out a specific, often illicit, task. It carries a strong sense of secrecy and danger, typically associated with criminal activities or private vendettas rather than legitimate business transactions.
Examples
I heard they put out a bounty to find someone to cause trouble.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with legitimate rewards or bonuses, as the term specifically implies an under the table or illicit arrangement. Using it in a professional context will sound like you are accusing someone of criminal conspiracy.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
