seoi2 tau4 zuk1水頭足水头足
Jyutpingseoi2 tau4 zuk1
Yaleséui tàuh jūk
Definition
To have a large amount of money or a wealthy, well-funded background.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to having a surplus of liquid assets or cash on hand, often implying a sense of financial ease or sudden wealth. It carries a slightly informal, almost playful tone that suggests the person is currently in a position to spend freely. It is rarely used in serious financial reporting, as it focuses more on the immediate availability of funds rather than net worth.
Examples
He recently got rich and has an incredibly large amount of money.
You have plenty of money now, why not treat me to a meal?
Related words
Common phrases
a person with plenty of money
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being rich, as it specifically highlights the liquidity or readiness of cash. Using it to describe someone who is wealthy but has all their money tied up in property or long-term investments would be inaccurate.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
