baan6 hou4扮豪
Jyutpingbaan6 hou4
Yalebaahn hòuh
Definition
To act as if one is wealthy or generous.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the performative aspect of spending money to gain social status or impress others. It carries a critical tone, implying the person is being fake or overcompensating for their actual financial situation. It is frequently used when someone insists on paying the bill despite clearly not being able to afford it.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to act rich by treating others
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being generous. Using 扮豪 implies the person is pretending to have more wealth than they actually possess, whereas being generous is a genuine personality trait.
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