daai6 daap6 seoi2大叠水
Jyutpingdaai6 daap6 seoi2
Yaledaaih daahp séui
Definition
To have a lot of money; very wealthy.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
The term literally refers to a thick stack of banknotes, evoking the image of someone carrying a large amount of cash. It is primarily used to describe someone who is wealthy or currently has significant spending power. While it implies affluence, it often carries a slightly informal or even cynical tone when used to comment on someone's ostentatious display of wealth.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person's general financial status in a formal or professional context, as it sounds very streetwise and casual. It is strictly a descriptor for having cash on hand rather than being a formal term for being rich like 富有.
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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.
