tou4 gu2 zeng2掏古井

Jyutpingtou4 gu2 zeng2

Yaletòuh gú jéng

Definition

To marry or have an affair with a wealthy older woman or widow for her money.

colloquialpeoplemoney

How it's used

This term carries a strong derogatory tone, implying that the person is a gold digger targeting a wealthy, usually older, woman. It is rarely used in polite company and is strictly reserved for gossiping about someone's mercenary motives in relationships. The imagery of digging an old well suggests tapping into a deep, established source of wealth.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日soeng2想tou4掏gu2古zeng2井，wan2搵go3個jau5有cin2錢gwaa2寡fu5婦。

He always wants to marry a wealthy widow for her money.

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

Do you really think he likes her? He is just after her money.

Common phrases

zyun1專mun4門tou4掏gu2古zeng2井

specializing in marrying wealthy widows for money

Common mistake

Do not use this term in front of the person being described or their family, as it is highly insulting and implies a lack of genuine affection. It is specifically gendered toward men targeting women, so using it to describe a woman targeting a man is incorrect.