daai6 faa1 tung4大花筒

Jyutpingdaai6 faa1 tung4

Yaledaaih fā tùhng

名詞

Definition

Spendthrift; a big spender who wastes money on useless things.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies that the person is not just spending money, but wasting it on frivolous or unnecessary items. It is often used to criticize someone's lack of financial discipline or their tendency to be impulsive with their purchases. The imagery of a flower tube refers to a decorative object that serves no practical purpose, perfectly capturing the essence of someone who throws money away.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係daai6大faa1花tung4筒，seng4成jat6日maai5買maai4埋di1啲m4唔dang2等sai2使ge2嘅je5嘢。

He is such a big spender, always buying useless things.

nei5你gam3咁daai6大faa1花tung4筒，gei2幾do1多cin2錢dou1都m4唔gau3夠nei5你jung6用laa1啦。

You are such a spendthrift, no amount of money is enough for you.

Common phrases

zing3正jat1一daai6大faa1花tung4筒

a total spendthrift

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being rich or generous. It specifically describes someone who is reckless or wasteful with money, so calling a wealthy person who manages their finances well a 大花筒 would be inaccurate and insulting.