daai6 ceot1 hyut3大出血
Jyutpingdaai6 ceot1 hyut3
Yaledaaih chēut hyut
Definition
To spend a lot of money; to incur large expenses.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Metaphorically describing a heavy financial loss as a hemorrhage, this term is almost exclusively used for voluntary, often indulgent, shopping sprees. It carries a playful or self-deprecating tone rather than implying a genuine financial crisis or emergency. It is common to hear it used when someone has treated themselves to luxury items or multiple purchases at once.
Examples
I went to the mall and spent a fortune today, I bought so many clothes.
You've spent so much money this month, do you still have enough for food?
Related words
Common phrases
a crazy shopping spree
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual medical emergencies or serious financial ruin, as the term is lighthearted and specific to consumer spending. Using it in a professional or formal context to discuss company losses would be inappropriate.
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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.
