laan2 fut3 lou2讕闊佬谰阔佬
Jyutpinglaan2 fut3 lou2
Yaleláan fut lóu
Definition
To pretend to be rich or generous; to flaunt one's wealth.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies that the person is pretending to be wealthy to impress others. It is often used to describe someone who is being financially irresponsible or dishonest about their actual economic status. The word conveys a sense of vanity and social posturing.
Examples
He is always flaunting his wealth, but he actually only has a few hundred dollars in his account.
Stop acting like a big spender and treating everyone, we all know you have no money.
Related words
Common phrases
to act like a big spender and treat others
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being generous, as it specifically carries the negative connotation of faking wealth or overcompensating. It is not a neutral way to describe someone who is rich.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
