syu1 dou3 fu3 cyun1 lung1輸到褲穿窿输到裤穿窿
Jyutpingsyu1 dou3 fu3 cyun1 lung1
Yalesyū dou fu chyūn lūng
Definition
To lose everything; to lose so badly that one is left completely broke.
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How it's used
This idiom literally describes losing until one's trousers have a hole in them, vividly illustrating total financial ruin. It is almost exclusively used in the context of gambling or high risk investments where someone has lost their entire fortune. The tone is often one of warning or pity, emphasizing the severity of the loss.
Examples
He lost all his money gambling and is now destitute, it is really miserable.
If you keep playing like this, you will eventually lose everything you have.
Related words
Common phrases
to lose all one's money through gambling
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe losing a simple game or a minor bet. It implies a catastrophic loss of assets or money, not just a defeat in a casual match.
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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.
