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Definition
An extremely wealthy person; a tycoon.
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How it's used
Describes someone with immense, often generational or business-scale wealth, rather than just someone who is well-off. It carries a slightly formal or journalistic tone, often appearing in news reports about business tycoons or high-profile investors. When speaking casually, people are more likely to use terms like 有錢佬 or 富豪.
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His family is super wealthy in the city, how could they worry about basic necessities?
I heard that super wealthy person donated a lot of money to build schools.
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Common phrases
a tycoon in the city
possessing massive wealth
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply rich or has a high salary, as it implies a level of extreme affluence that is far beyond the average person. It is a noun for the person, not an adjective for the state of being rich.
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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.
