fu3 gaa1 zi2富家子

Jyutpingfu3 gaa1 zi2

Yalefu gā jí

Definition

A son born to a wealthy family.

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How it's used

This term carries a slightly critical or detached tone, often implying that the person is spoiled or lacks real world experience. While it can be used in formal writing, in spoken Cantonese it is frequently used to describe someone who relies on family wealth rather than their own merit. It is more specific than simply calling someone rich, as it emphasizes the background of being born into privilege.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢gan1根bun2本zau6就hai6係jat1一go3個fu3富gaa1家zi2子，m4唔sai2使zou6做je5嘢。

He is basically a rich kid who doesn't need to work.

go2嗰go3個fu3富gaa1家zi2子seng4成jat6日zaa1揸paau2跑ce1車zau1周wai4圍heoi3去。

That rich kid is always driving his sports car around.

Common phrases

din2典jing4型fu3富gaa1家zi2子

a typical rich kid

fu3富gaa1家zi2子dai6弟

sons of wealthy families

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who became wealthy on their own, as the term specifically implies inherited wealth. It is also not a term of address; using it directly to someone's face can sound rude or mocking.