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Jyutpinggot3 wo4 cing1
Yalegot wòh chīng
Definition
To leave a gambling game early with one's winnings, leaving no chance for others to win it back.
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How it's used
Originating from the agricultural practice of harvesting crops prematurely to avoid potential loss, this term is now almost exclusively used in the context of gambling or competitive games. It carries a strong negative connotation of being unsportsmanlike or stingy. Using this term implies that the person is prioritizing their own profit over the social obligation of letting others have a fair chance to win their money back.
Examples
You want to cash out early after winning just a little? That is very disrespectful.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe leaving a party or a meeting early, as it is strictly tied to the context of gambling or competitive play where money or stakes are involved.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
