faat3 gwo3 zyu1 tai4發過豬啼发过猪啼
Jyutpingfaat3 gwo3 zyu1 tai4
Yalefaat gwo jyū tàih
Definition
To strike it rich; to make a massive fortune.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This idiom carries a strong sense of sudden, massive wealth, often implying a stroke of luck or a highly successful venture. It is distinctly Cantonese and adds a vivid, slightly humorous touch to descriptions of financial success. The imagery of a pig squealing is unique to this expression and is not meant to be taken literally.
Examples
He got super rich from his business and bought many properties.
Related words
Common phrases
suddenly get filthy rich
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with standard Mandarin expressions for wealth, as this is a purely Cantonese colloquialism. It is informal and should not be used in professional or written contexts.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
