gin3 hou2 zau6 sau1見好就收见好就收
Jyutpinggin3 hou2 zau6 sau1
Yalegin hóu jauh sāu
Definition
To quit while one is ahead, stopping as soon as one has the advantage.
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How it's used
Often used as a piece of advice when someone is on a winning streak or experiencing a temporary advantage. It carries a cautionary tone, implying that greed will eventually lead to a reversal of fortune if one does not quit at the right moment. It is frequently applied to gambling, stock market trading, or any situation where luck plays a significant role.
Examples
You have won so much money, stop while you are ahead.
You still want to keep gambling? You really should stop while you are ahead.
Related words
Common phrases
stop gambling while ahead
take profits and exit an investment
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with simply stopping a task, but it specifically requires the context of having an advantage or being in a winning position. It is not used for quitting a boring job or ending a neutral activity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
