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Jyutpingfu3 hou4
Yalefu hòuh
Definition
A rich and powerful person; a tycoon, magnate, or billionaire.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to individuals who possess both significant wealth and high social status, rather than just someone who is merely rich. It carries a connotation of prestige and influence, often appearing in news reports or gossip about high society figures. Unlike the more general term 有錢人, it implies an established position in the upper echelons of society.
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go3個goExamples
His family are wealthy socialites in the city, very rich.
Do you think every rich and powerful person is happy?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply wealthy but lacks social prominence or public recognition, as it sounds hyperbolic in those cases.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
