can3 fung1趁風趁风

Jyutpingcan3 fung1

Yalechan fūng

Definition

To exploit an opportunity or take advantage of a situation.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong negative connotation, implying that someone is acting opportunistically or unscrupulously to benefit from a chaotic or difficult situation. It is often used to describe people who profit from others' misfortune or vulnerability. It functions as a verb phrase and is typically used to criticize behavior rather than describe neutral strategic planning.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日can3趁fung1風lo2攞zoek6著sou3數，zan1真hai6係hou2好hat1乞jan4人zang1憎。

He is always exploiting opportunities for his own gain, it is really annoying.

nei5你m4唔hou2好can3趁fung1風heoi3去zou6做maai4埋di1啲gam3咁ge3嘅jam1陰zat1質si6事。

Don't take advantage of the situation to do such unscrupulous things.

Common phrases

can3趁fung1風lo2攞zoek6著sou3數

to exploit a situation for personal gain

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 趁機, which is a neutral term for seizing an opportunity. Unlike 趁機, 趁風 specifically implies a moral failing or a selfish, predatory intent.