do1 coi4 sin6 gu2多財善賈多财善贾
Definition
Wealthy and good at business; one can achieve things easily when one has all the necessary resources.
How it's used
This idiom describes the advantage of having ample capital when engaging in commerce, implying that financial strength makes business operations smoother and more effective. It is often used to highlight that money acts as a catalyst for success, though it can also be used to point out that someone has a significant head start due to their resources. While it originates from classical texts, it remains a common way to discuss business strategy in professional or formal settings.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general statement about being rich, but it specifically emphasizes the ability to conduct business or trade effectively because of that wealth. It is not used to describe personal wealth in a vacuum, but rather the functional advantage that wealth provides in a competitive market.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
