daai6 seoi2 hau4大水喉
Jyutpingdaai6 seoi2 hau4
Yaledaaih séui hàuh
Definition
A wealthy person, sponsor, or influential backer who provides financial or practical help.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
Literally referring to a large water pipe, this term is used metaphorically to describe a source of significant financial support or a wealthy benefactor. It implies that money flows from this person or entity as easily as water from a main pipe. It is frequently used in business or project contexts to identify who is funding the operation.
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His family has a rich backer, so he doesn't need to worry about business.
Related words
Common phrases
to look for a financial backer
to act as a sponsor
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of a large water pipe or fire hydrant. It is strictly a metaphorical term for financial backing and should not be used to describe plumbing infrastructure.
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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.
