daai6 daap6 seoi2大疊水大叠水
Jyutpingdaai6 daap6 seoi2
Yaledaaih daahp séui
Definition
Extremely wealthy or loaded with cash.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
This term literally evokes the image of a thick stack of banknotes, emphasizing liquid assets or cash flow rather than just general wealth. It carries a slightly informal, sometimes envious or gossipy tone, often used when discussing someone's visible spending habits. It is strictly an adjective and cannot be used as a verb to mean 'to make money'.
Examples
His family is very rich, they go traveling all the time.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly try to use this as a verb, but it is purely descriptive. Avoid using it in formal business contexts or professional settings, as it sounds too slangy and lacks the neutrality of 有錢.
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Grammar guides
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