coi4 zyu2 lou2財主佬财主佬
Jyutpingcoi4 zyu2 lou2
Yalechòih jyú lóu
Definition
A rich man; a wealthy male.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly derogatory or mocking tone, often implying that the person is wealthy but perhaps stingy, arrogant, or nouveau riche. It is rarely used as a neutral descriptor for a wealthy person, as it focuses on the stereotype of the greedy or flashy tycoon. Using it to describe someone you respect would be inappropriate.
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Common phrases
stingy rich man
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is wealthy but humble or generous, as the suffix 佬 often adds a layer of dismissiveness or social distance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
