dap6 gam1 gwai1𢱕金龜𢱕金龟
Jyutpingdap6 gam1 gwai1
Yaledahp gām gwāi
Definition
To ask one's wife for money.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of mockery and implies that a husband is financially dependent on or manipulative of his spouse. It is strictly derogatory and should never be used in a polite or formal setting. The imagery suggests the husband is treating his wife as a source of wealth rather than an equal partner.
Examples
Are you asking your wife for money again? It is embarrassing to ask your wife for cash.
He is always asking his wife for money, which makes her very unhappy.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of a turtle, as the term is exclusively used to describe a husband's financial behavior toward his wife. It is not a neutral way to describe asking for money.
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Grammar guides
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