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Jyutpingjau5 lei6 ho2 tou4
Yaleyáuh leih hó tòuh
Definition
Profitable; having good prospects of making a profit or gaining an advantage.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Carries a cynical undertone, often implying that someone is motivated solely by personal gain rather than genuine interest or altruism. It is frequently used to describe business dealings or social interactions where one party is suspected of being calculating or opportunistic. While it can describe a project, it is most commonly applied to people's underlying motives.
Examples
He only agreed to help because he saw a chance to make money.
Is this business deal actually profitable?
Related words
Common phrases
to spot a profitable opportunity
to perceive something as profitable
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple, honest business opportunity, as it often implies a level of greed or strategic manipulation. It is not a neutral way to say something is profitable, like using 賺錢.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
