baai6 gaa1 zai2敗家仔败家仔
Jyutpingbaai6 gaa1 zai2
Yalebaaih gā jái
Definition
Spendthrift son; a male who squanders family wealth or brings shame to his family.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of squandering inherited wealth or family resources. While it carries a strong moral judgment, it is often used in a scolding tone by older generations to describe someone who lacks financial responsibility or brings shame to their family name. It implies a sense of betrayal toward the family's hard work.
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He is such a spendthrift, always asking his family for money to gamble.
Don't be a spendthrift, you need to learn to cherish your family's money.
Related words
Common phrases
a total spendthrift
Common mistake
Do not use this for someone who is simply poor or bad at saving their own salary. It specifically requires the context of wasting family assets or generational wealth.
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