gau3 seoi2 tau4夠水頭够水头

Jyutpinggau3 seoi2 tau4

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Definition

Very rich; having a great deal of money or financial resources.

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How it's used

This term specifically describes someone who has significant liquid assets or a high level of disposable income. It carries a slightly informal, observational tone, often used when discussing someone's perceived financial status in a social context. It is distinct from simply being rich, as it implies a visible ease in spending money.

Examples

keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企hou2好gau3夠seoi2水tau4頭，maai5買lau2樓m4唔sai2使tai2睇gaa3價cin4錢。

His family is very wealthy, they don't need to look at prices when buying property.

nei5你ji5以wai4為keoi5佢hou2好gau3夠seoi2水tau4頭me1咩？kei4其sat6實keoi5佢zaang1爭jan4人hou2好do1多cin2錢。

Do you think he is really that rich? Actually, he owes a lot of money.

Common phrases

gau3夠seoi2水tau4頭ge3嘅jan4人

a wealthy person

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of water, as it is strictly used to describe financial status. It is not used to describe the quality of water or other liquids.