sau2 song2手爽
Jyutpingsau2 song2
Yalesáu sóng
Definition
Generous or extravagant with spending; lacking restraint in buying things.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the impulsive or reckless nature of spending rather than just being wealthy. It carries a sense of disapproval, implying that the person is not being careful or sensible with their finances. It is often used to warn someone who is spending beyond their means or acting too casually with large amounts of cash.
Examples
keoi5佢jat1一ceot1出loeng4糧zau6就hou2好sau2手song2爽，sing4成go3個jyut6月jan4人gung1工gei2幾jat6日zau6就sai2使saai3晒。
He gets extravagant as soon as he gets paid, spending his whole month's salary in a few days.
Related words
Common phrases
to spend money extravagantly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being generous in a positive sense, such as being willing to treat friends to a meal. It specifically implies a lack of restraint or poor planning.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
