jim4 cin2 seng1嫌錢腥嫌钱腥
Jyutpingjim4 cin2 seng1
Yaleyìhm chín sēng
Definition
To act as if one has no interest in money; to turn down a lucrative opportunity or waste money.
colloquialmoneyslang
How it's used
Focuses on the irony of rejecting financial gain, often implying that the person is being foolish or overly idealistic. It is frequently used in a rhetorical question to challenge someone's decision to walk away from an easy profit or a lucrative opportunity. The phrase carries a sarcastic tone, suggesting that money is something one should always welcome regardless of the source or the effort involved.
Examples
He refused such a high-paying job, is he really turning his nose up at money?
Related words
Common phrases
Are you turning your nose up at money?
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply poor or lacks money. It specifically describes an active, conscious choice to refuse money that is readily available.
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