jyun1 daai6 tau4冤大頭冤大头
Jyutpingjyun1 daai6 tau4
Yaleyūn daaih tàuh
Definition
A gullible person who spends money unnecessarily, gets ripped off, or is swindled.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the feeling of being taken advantage of due to one's own gullibility or excessive generosity. It implies a sense of regret or self-reproach for having spent money unnecessarily. It is frequently used in contexts involving scams, overpricing, or being manipulated into paying for others.
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I bought such expensive stuff, I really got ripped off.
Stop being a sucker and paying for everyone's meals all the time.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a sucker
ended up being ripped off
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being poor or unlucky. It specifically requires the element of being tricked or paying more than necessary because of a lack of caution or being too soft-hearted.
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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.
