jyut6 gwong1 zuk6月光族
Jyutpingjyut6 gwong1 zuk6
Yaleyuht gwōng juhk
Definition
A person who lives paycheck to paycheck, spending all their income by the end of each month.
colloquialmoneypeople
How it's used
This term captures the specific urban lifestyle of spending one's entire monthly salary before the next one arrives. It carries a slightly self-deprecating or critical tone, often used when discussing personal financial habits or the high cost of living in the city. It is not a formal financial term but a common label for young professionals or students who lack savings.
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He spends all his money every month, he is a typical paycheck-to-paycheck person.
If you keep buying things recklessly like this, you will become a paycheck-to-paycheck person sooner or later.
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Common phrases
to live paycheck to paycheck
a typical paycheck-to-paycheck person
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of moonlight. It is strictly a slang term for financial status and cannot be used to describe someone who enjoys the moon.
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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.
