jau5 cin2 sai2 dak1 gwai2 teoi1 mo4有錢駛得鬼推磨有钱驶得鬼推磨
Jyutpingjau5 cin2 sai2 dak1 gwai2 teoi1 mo4
Yaleyáuh chín sái dāk gwái tēui mòh
Definition
With money, you can make the devil turn the millstone; money talks.
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How it's used
This proverb highlights the cynical view that wealth grants immense power, even to the point of commanding supernatural forces. It is often used to criticize situations where money overrides fairness or common sense. While it sounds quite dramatic, it is frequently used in casual conversation to describe someone using their financial influence to bypass rules or speed up processes.
Examples
He is so rich, money really can make things happen.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply rich. It specifically refers to the power of money to manipulate outcomes or get things done that would otherwise be impossible.
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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.
