sik6 wu2食糊
Jyutpingsik6 wu2
Yalesihk wú
Definition
To have a winning hand in mahjong, or to take profits on an investment.
- to have a winning hand in mahjong or similar games
- technicalto take profits; to sell an asset after its value has risen
- figurativeto succeed or win in the end after some time
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Originally a term from Mahjong, this expression has become standard jargon in finance for selling assets to lock in gains. It implies a sense of satisfaction or completion, as if finishing a game. Using it in a financial context makes the speaker sound like a seasoned, slightly cynical market participant.
Examples
Have you won this round yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply winning a competition or game in general, as it is strictly tied to the mechanics of tile-based games or financial trading. Using it to describe winning a football match or a race would sound very unnatural.
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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.
