fut3 taai3闊太阔太
Jyutpingfut3 taai3
Yalefut taai
Definition
The wife of a wealthy man, usually middle-aged or older.
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How it's used
This term carries a specific social connotation of a woman who enjoys a life of leisure and luxury funded by her husband. It is often used to describe a certain lifestyle involving afternoon tea, high-end shopping, and social networking rather than just wealth alone. While it can be used neutrally, it frequently carries a slightly judgmental or stereotypical tone regarding the perceived lack of professional ambition.
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go3個goExamples
She goes shopping at luxury stores all the time, just like a wealthy socialite.
Related words
Common phrases
the lifestyle of a wealthy lady
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a woman who is wealthy through her own career, as the term specifically implies the wealth is derived from her husband. Using it for a self-made businesswoman would be inaccurate and potentially offensive.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
