can4 cyun1 zung3陳村種陈村种
Jyutpingcan4 cyun1 zung3
Yalechàhn chyūn jung
Definition
A spendthrift; someone who squanders all their money as soon as they have some.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies a lack of financial discipline. It is specifically used to describe someone who cannot hold onto money, often implying they have a compulsive need to spend whatever is in their pocket. The term originates from a historical reference to the Chencun area, where people were stereotyped as being extravagant with their wealth.
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He is such a spendthrift, he spends all his money as soon as he gets it.
Related words
Common phrases
a total spendthrift
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply generous or likes buying gifts for others. It specifically targets the inability to save money and the tendency to squander resources recklessly.
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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.
