sau2 tau4 sung1手頭鬆手头松
Jyutpingsau2 tau4 sung1
Yalesáu tàuh sūng
Definition
To be well-off; to have some spare money on hand.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the temporary state of having extra cash available for discretionary spending rather than long term wealth. It implies a sense of relief or the ability to be generous in the moment. The opposite state is described as 手頭緊.
Examples
I have some money to spare lately, how about we go have a nice meal?
He usually has money to spare, who knew he would suddenly say he is broke.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a bit of financial flexibility
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being rich or wealthy, as it only refers to immediate liquidity or having a bit of extra cash for the current situation.
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Grammar guides
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