gaa1 dai2家底

Jyutpinggaa1 dai2

Yalegā dái

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Family assets and wealth accumulated over a long period of time.

colloquialmoneyfamily

How it's used

Refers specifically to the accumulated wealth or social standing passed down through generations rather than just current income. It carries a nuance of stability and historical depth, often used to explain why someone might be able to afford a certain lifestyle or take financial risks. It is frequently used in the context of assessing a potential partner or judging someone's financial background.

Examples

keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企hou2好jau5有gaa1家dai2底，m4唔sai2使daam1擔sam1心cin2錢。

His family has deep roots and wealth, so he does not need to worry about money.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企jau5有gei2幾do1多gaa1家dai2底aa4呀？

Do you know how much family wealth his family actually has?

Common phrases

gaa1家dai2底hau5厚

to have substantial family wealth

gaa1家dai2底bok6薄

to have little family wealth

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with general savings or bank balance, as it implies a long-term family legacy. It is specifically used to describe the family's overall financial foundation rather than an individual's personal salary.