tau4 zoeng2頭獎头奖
Jyutpingtau4 zoeng2
Yaletàuh jéung
Definition
First prize or jackpot in a lucky draw, lottery, or gambling activity.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to the highest tier of a prize pool, most commonly associated with the Mark Six lottery. It carries a strong connotation of life-changing wealth or extreme luck. While it can technically apply to any contest, it is rarely used for small scale or trivial prizes.
Measure word
fan2份fánExamples
If I win the first prize, I will quit my job immediately.
Do you really think you are lucky enough to win the first prize?
Related words
Common phrases
to win the first prize
first prize jackpot fund
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 獎金, which is a general term for prize money. Remember that 頭獎 is a specific rank of prize, whereas 獎金 is the money itself, regardless of the rank.
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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.
