geoi6 zi2鉅子钜子
Jyutpinggeoi6 zi2
Yalegeuih jí
Definition
A tycoon or magnate; a prominent and highly influential figure in business or politics.
- tycoon; magnate; a prominent figure in business or politics
- historicalthe grand master or leader of the Mohists during the Warring States period
neutralpeoplemoney
How it's used
Originally referring to the leader of the Mohist school in the Warring States period, the term has evolved into a formal way to describe a highly influential and wealthy figure in modern industries. It carries a sense of gravitas and respect that distinguishes it from more casual terms like 大老闆 or 富豪. It is frequently used in news reports or formal business discussions rather than casual daily chatter.
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wai6位waihExamples
He is a business tycoon, why would he have time to care about these small things?
This tycoon has a unique investment vision, many people follow him to buy.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a generic term for any rich person, but it specifically implies someone who holds significant power or leadership status within their field, not just someone with money.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
