jiu1 cin4 maan6 gun3腰纏萬貫腰缠万贯
Jyutpingjiu1 cin4 maan6 gun3
Yaleyīu chìhn maahn gun
Definition
Extremely wealthy; loaded; possessing immense riches.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong literary flavor and is rarely used in casual, everyday speech. It is mostly reserved for formal writing, news reports, or when someone wants to sound slightly dramatic or hyperbolic about extreme riches. Using it in a standard conversation might make you sound like you are quoting a period drama or a classic novel.
Examples
His family is extremely wealthy, so there is no need to worry about money at all.
Who said he is loaded? He is actually very poor.
Related words
Common phrases
the wealthiest in the region
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective like 有錢, but it is a formal idiom that implies a massive, almost legendary level of wealth. It is not suitable for describing someone who is simply well-off or middle-class.
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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.
