pin3 dei6 wong4 gam1遍地黄金
Jyutpingpin3 dei6 wong4 gam1
Yalepin deih wòhng gām
Definition
A place full of wealth and money-making opportunities everywhere.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Often used to describe a place or a specific industry that is perceived as highly lucrative or full of potential for quick wealth. It carries a slightly cynical or cautionary tone when used in questions, implying that the speaker doubts the reality of such easy gains. It is frequently applied to the historical perception of Hong Kong as a land of opportunity.
Related words
Common phrases
a place where money-making opportunities abound
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe literal gold scattered on the ground. It is strictly a metaphorical expression for economic opportunity and should not be confused with physical wealth or treasure.
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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.
