dai6 jat1 tung2 gam1第一桶金
Jyutpingdai6 jat1 tung2 gam1
Yaledaih yāt túng gām
Definition
The first pot of gold
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This term is widely used in business and personal finance contexts to describe the initial significant capital accumulation that often serves as a foundation for future wealth. It carries a sense of achievement and milestone, implying that the money was earned through effort or a specific venture rather than inherited. It is frequently used when discussing entrepreneurship or early career success.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
keoi5 zou6 saang1 ji3 zaan6 dou3 dai6 jat1 tung2 gam1 laa3
佢做生意賺到第一桶金喇。
He earned his first pot of gold from doing business.
nei5 nam2 zyu6 dim2 joeng2 zaan6 jan4 sang1 dai6 jat1 tung2 gam1 aa4
你諗住點樣賺人生第一桶金呀？
How do you plan to earn your first pot of gold?
Related words
Common phrases
zaan6 dou3 dai6 jat1 tung2 gam1
賺到第一桶金
to earn one's first pot of gold
jan4 sang1 dai6 jat1 tung2 gam1
人生第一桶金
one's first pot of gold in life
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
