gou1 san1 hau5 luk6高薪厚祿高薪厚禄
Jyutpinggou1 san1 hau5 luk6
Yalegōu sān háuh luhk
Definition
High salary and generous benefits; high total compensation.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in everyday speech to describe desirable career paths. It specifically highlights the combination of a high base salary and generous additional perks or bonuses. It is often used to contrast the security of a corporate career with the uncertainty of entrepreneurship or creative pursuits.
Examples
He gave up his high-paying job to chase his dreams.
Related words
Common phrases
to give up a high-paying job
to pursue a high-paying job
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple high hourly wage, as it implies a comprehensive package including benefits and bonuses. It is also not typically used to describe casual or part-time work.
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