gwai6 tung2 dai2 cyun1櫃桶底穿柜桶底穿
Jyutpinggwai6 tung2 dai2 cyun1
Yalegwaih túng dái chyūn
Definition
To embezzle funds or steal money from a till or cash drawer.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Literally referring to a hole in the bottom of a drawer, this idiom is specifically used for financial misappropriation or theft from a company or organization. It carries a strong sense of betrayal of trust and is typically used in professional or serious contexts regarding internal fraud.
Examples
When he was an accountant, he was always thinking about embezzling funds.
Why did the company have funds embezzled?
Related words
Common phrases
suspected of embezzlement
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a literal hole in a piece of furniture, as the meaning is strictly idiomatic and related to financial crime.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
