coi4 bat1 ho2 lou6 ngaan5財不可露眼财不可露眼
Jyutpingcoi4 bat1 ho2 lou6 ngaan5
Yalechòih bāt hó louh ngáahn
Definition
Don't flaunt your wealth, as letting others see your money might tempt them to steal it.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
This is a classic piece of advice often given to younger people or travelers to ensure personal safety. It carries a strong sense of caution against attracting unwanted attention or potential theft. While it literally refers to money, it is frequently applied to any display of valuable items like jewelry or high-end electronics.
Examples
Why are you carrying so much cash out? Don't flaunt your wealth.
Related words
Common phrases
Don't flaunt your wealth, and don't be casual with etiquette.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
