sang1 coi4生財生财
Jyutpingsang1 coi4
Yalesāng chòih
Definition
To make money or increase one's wealth.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Focuses more on the ability, method, or strategy of generating wealth rather than just the act of earning a salary. It often carries a slightly formal or literary tone when used in daily speech, appearing most naturally in set phrases or when discussing someone's knack for business.
Examples
He has a great business mind and knows how to make money.
How do you plan on making money?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this as a direct verb for earning a wage like 搵錢. Using it to describe a regular job sounds unnatural, as it implies a more entrepreneurial or clever approach to wealth creation.
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Grammar guides
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