fung1 seoi2 mei5風水尾风水尾
Jyutpingfung1 seoi2 mei5
Yalefūng séui méih
Definition
A spendthrift, prodigal child, or ne'er-do-well who squanders the family fortune.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of moral judgment regarding someone who wastes inherited wealth or family resources. It implies a lack of responsibility and a tendency to drain the financial stability of those around them. While it can describe a spendthrift in general, it is most often used to describe someone who has squandered their family's legacy.
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He gambles all the time; he really is a spendthrift.
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Common phrases
a total spendthrift
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a term related to actual feng shui or geography. It is strictly a derogatory label for a person and should never be used to describe a location or a physical object.
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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.
