gam2 gaa1 fu3 gwai3冚家富貴冚家富贵
Jyutpinggam2 gaa1 fu3 gwai3
Yalegám gā fu gwai
Definition
A euphemistic curse wishing death upon someone's entire family, used to express anger or annoyance.
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How it's used
Literally meaning "may your whole family be wealthy and noble," this phrase is a classic example of ironic sarcasm used as a severe insult. It functions as a socially acceptable substitute for the much more vulgar and aggressive 冚家鏟. While it sounds positive on the surface, the context and tone of voice make it clear that the speaker is wishing misfortune or expressing extreme contempt toward the target.
Examples
You did such things, you are absolutely hopeless!
He is always lying to people, I really wish he would get what is coming to him.
Related words
Common phrases
really cursed/hopeless
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a literal sense to wish someone well, as it will be interpreted as a hostile curse regardless of the literal meaning of the characters.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
