fu3 jung1富翁
Jyutpingfu3 jung1
Yalefu yūng
Definition
A rich man; a wealthy man.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a man of significant wealth, often implying someone who has achieved financial success through business or investment. While it can be used literally, it is frequently employed in a slightly hyperbolic or teasing way to describe someone who is acting like they have money to burn. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to simply calling someone 有錢人.
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He dreamed of becoming a wealthy man when he was a kid.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a woman, as the term is gendered; use 女富豪 instead if referring to a wealthy woman.
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