pun4 mun5 but3 mun5盤滿缽滿盘满钵满
Jyutpingpun4 mun5 but3 mun5
Yalepùhn múhn but múhn
Definition
To make a fortune; to earn a huge profit.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This idiom is primarily used to describe someone who has achieved significant financial success or accumulated a large amount of wealth. It carries a slightly hyperbolic tone, often implying that the person has filled their metaphorical plates and bowls to the brim. It is frequently heard in contexts involving business ventures, investments, or end of year bonuses.
Examples
He really made a fortune in business this year.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical objects that are literally full of food, as it is strictly reserved for financial gain or metaphorical abundance.
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