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Definition
Rich, wealthy, or well-off; having a lot of assets.
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How it's used
While this term describes material wealth, it is frequently used in abstract contexts to describe an abundance of something intangible, such as experience or imagination. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the common colloquial term 有錢. When describing someone who is simply well off, native speakers almost always prefer 有錢 over this word.
Examples
His family is very wealthy and they travel all the time.
Do you think wealthy people are necessarily happy?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a specific amount of money or a person's immediate financial status in casual conversation, as it sounds like you are reading from a book or a news report.
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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.
