fu3 gwai3 bik1 jan4富貴逼人富贵逼人

Jyutpingfu3 gwai3 bik1 jan4

Yalefu gwai bīk yàhn

Definition

To use one's wealth and influence to threaten, bully, or oppress others.

colloquialpeoplemoney

How it's used

This idiom describes a specific type of arrogance where someone uses their superior financial status to intimidate or belittle those around them. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone who lacks humility or basic respect for others. Unlike simply being rich, this phrase highlights the active, aggressive use of that wealth as a weapon in social interactions.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日fu3富gwai3貴bik1逼jan4人，gaau2搞dou3到di1啲tung4同si6事hou2好m4唔hoi1開sam1心。

He is always throwing his weight around, making his colleagues very unhappy.

nei5你ji5以wai4為jau5有cin2錢zau6就ho2可ji5以fu3富gwai3貴bik1逼jan4人me1咩？

Do you think you can just bully people because you have money?

Common phrases

fu3富gwai3貴bik1逼jan4人lai4嚟

to come over and act in an intimidating, wealthy manner

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a positive description of someone being wealthy or successful, but it is strictly derogatory. It should never be used to describe someone who is simply rich or generous.