fu3 bat1 gwo3 saam1 doi6富不過三代富不过三代
Jyutpingfu3 bat1 gwo3 saam1 doi6
Yalefu bāt gwo sām doih

Definition

wealth never survives three generations (idiom)

Tone guide

T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level

More words

火上加油
fo2 soeng6 gaa1 jau4to add oil to the fire (idiom); fig. to aggravate a situation
峰
fung1(of a mountain) high and tapered peak or summit; highest level; hump
灰燕鴴灰燕鸻
fui1 jin3 hang4(bird species of China) small pratincole (Glareola lactea)
芬
fan1perfume; aroma
火水爐火水炉
fo2 seoi2 lou4kerosene cooking stove
弗
fat1not
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