baai2 fut3 lou2擺闊佬摆阔佬
Jyutpingbaai2 fut3 lou2
Yalebáai fut lóu
Definition
To show off or flaunt one's wealth, putting on a display of great financial power.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies that the person is acting beyond their actual means or is being unnecessarily ostentatious. It is often used to describe someone who spends money recklessly just to gain face or impress others. The suffix 佬 adds a slightly derogatory or informal tone, framing the behavior as a typical trait of someone trying too hard to look rich.
Examples
He is always showing off his wealth and treating the whole group to dinner.
Related words
Common phrases
likes to show off wealth
pretending and showing off wealth
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being generous or wealthy. It specifically describes the performative act of flaunting money, often when the person cannot actually afford to do so.
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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.
