jau5 cin2 lou2有錢佬有钱佬
Jyutpingjau5 cin2 lou2
Yaleyáuh chín lóu
Definition
Wealthy man; a rich guy.
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How it's used
The suffix 佬 carries a distinct masculine and often informal, slightly cynical, or blunt tone. While it can be used neutrally to describe a man of a certain status, it frequently implies a sense of detachment or even mild judgment from the speaker. Avoid using it in formal business or professional contexts where terms like 富豪 or 有錢人 are more appropriate.
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That wealthy man is always donating money to charity.
Do you think every wealthy man is that happy?
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Common phrases
looking like a total rich guy
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to women, as 佬 is strictly gendered. Using it to address someone directly can sound rude or confrontational, so it is best reserved for talking about someone in the third person.
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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.
