sang1 coi4 jau5 dou6生財有道生财有道
Jyutpingsang1 coi4 jau5 dou6
Yalesāng chòih yáuh douh
Definition
To have a knack for making money; to be skilled at generating wealth.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This idiom is often used to praise someone's business acumen or clever financial strategies rather than just their luck. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in daily conversation to describe successful entrepreneurs or savvy individuals. It implies a sense of skill and method behind the wealth creation process.
Examples
He is so successful in business, he really has a knack for making money.
Do you think he has a knack for making money?
Related words
Common phrases
to have a knack for making money in business
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply greedy or obsessed with money, as the phrase implies a positive, skillful approach to wealth rather than just the desire for it.
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Grammar guides
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