gin3 cin2 hoi1 ngaan5見錢開眼见钱开眼

Jyutpinggin3 cin2 hoi1 ngaan5

Yalegin chín hōi ngáahn

語句

Definition

To become greedy and excited at the prospect of getting money.

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How it's used

Describes a sudden shift in attitude where someone becomes visibly obsessed or motivated by the prospect of financial gain. It carries a strong negative connotation of being mercenary or shallow. People often use it to criticize someone who prioritizes profit over relationships or integrity.

Examples

keoi5佢jat1一gin3見cin2錢hoi1開ngaan5眼zau6就me1咩dou1都m4唔lei5理㗎gaa2喇。

Once he sees money, he gets greedy and ignores everything else.

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁gin3見cin2錢hoi1開ngaan5眼laa1啦，bong1幫haa5下pang4朋jau5友dak1得m4唔dak1得？

Don't be so money-grubbing, can't you help a friend out?

Common phrases

jat1一fu3副gin3見cin2錢hoi1開ngaan5眼ge3嘅joeng2樣

a look of pure greed

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being thrifty or hardworking. It specifically implies a loss of moral judgment or a sudden display of greed that makes others uncomfortable.