tou4 gu2 zeng2淘古井

Jyutpingtou4 gu2 zeng2

Yaletòuh gú jéng

動詞Common

Definition

To marry a rich widow.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of opportunism and is rarely used in a neutral or polite context. It implies that the person is marrying specifically for financial gain rather than romantic affection. Because it is derogatory, using it to describe someone's marriage will likely cause offense.

Examples

keoi5佢ceoi2娶zo2咗go3個jau5有cin2錢gwaa2寡fu5婦，zan1真hai6係tou4淘gu2古zeng2井laa1喇。

He married a rich widow, he really hit the jackpot.

nei5你gu2估keoi5佢zan1真hai6係zung1鍾ji3意jan4人me1咩，mai6咪jau6又hai6係soeng2想tou4淘gu2古zeng2井。

Do you really think he likes her? He just wants to marry into wealth.

Common phrases

soeng2想tou4淘gu2古zeng2井

wants to marry a rich widow

zyun1專dang1登tou4淘gu2古zeng2井

deliberately seeking a rich widow to marry

Common mistake

Do not use this term to describe a normal marriage between two people of different financial backgrounds. It is strictly reserved for situations where the widow is wealthy and the man is perceived as a gold digger.