jau4 seoi2 dei6油水地
Jyutpingjau4 seoi2 dei6
Yaleyàuh séui deih
Definition
A lucrative place or area that offers many opportunities to make money.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
This term carries a slightly cynical or opportunistic tone, often implying that the profit is gained through connections, kickbacks, or exploiting a system rather than just hard work. It is frequently used in professional or political contexts to describe departments or industries where there is a lot of money flowing through contracts. Using this word suggests you are looking at the situation from a pragmatic or street-smart perspective.
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daat3笪datExamples
That place is a gold mine, many people are fighting to do business there.
You think that place is a gold mine, but actually the competition inside is huge.
Related words
Common phrases
to seek profit or kickbacks
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a literal place that is oily or wet. It is strictly a metaphorical term for a lucrative environment and is not used to describe physical properties.
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Grammar guides
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