sik6 baau2 mou4 jau1 mai5食飽無憂米食饱无忧米
Jyutpingsik6 baau2 mou4 jau1 mai5
Yalesihk báau mòuh yāu máih
Definition
To live a comfortable, carefree life without any worries.
colloquialpeoplemoney
How it's used
This idiom describes someone who is financially secure and has no pressing burdens, often implying a lack of life experience or hardship. It is frequently used to describe children from affluent families who have never had to struggle for their basic needs. The imagery of having enough rice to eat suggests a state of total contentment and security.
Examples
His family is wealthy, he lives a life without worries.
Related words
Common phrases
a life of comfort and no worries
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply relaxed or taking a break. It specifically refers to a long term state of financial and material security, not a temporary mood.
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Grammar guides
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