sau2 coi4 nou4守財奴守财奴

Jyutpingsau2 coi4 nou4

Yalesáu chòih nòuh

名詞

Definition

Miser; a derisive term for a stingy person who is unwilling to spend money.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of mockery and social disapproval toward someone who hoards money at the expense of their own quality of life or generosity toward others. It is specifically used to criticize stinginess rather than just frugality or careful budgeting. Using this term implies that the person has the means to spend but chooses not to out of an obsessive attachment to wealth.

Measure word

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Examples

keoi5佢gam3咁jau5有cin2錢dou1都gam3咁gu1孤hon4寒，gaan2簡zik6直hai6係go3個sau2守coi4財nou4奴。

He is so rich yet so stingy, he is simply a miser.

nei5你m4唔hou2好zou6做sau2守coi4財nou4奴laa1啦，ceng2請ngo5我sik6食caan1餐faan6飯dou1都m4唔hang2肯？

Don't be such a miser, you won't even treat me to a meal?

Common phrases

gu1孤hon4寒sau2守coi4財nou4奴

stingy miser

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply poor or living on a tight budget, as it implies a moral failing or character flaw rather than financial circumstance.