waang4 coi4橫財横财
Jyutpingwaang4 coi4
Yalewàahng chòih
Definition
Windfall; unexpected monetary gain such as lottery winnings or found money.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to money gained through luck or chance rather than hard work. It often carries a slightly superstitious connotation, as if one has been blessed by fate or a specific stroke of fortune. People frequently use it in the context of gambling or sudden inheritances.
Measure word
bat1筆bātExamples
He recently came into a windfall and bought a new car.
Do you really think you'll definitely get a windfall by buying Mark Six?
Related words
Common phrases
destined for unexpected wealth
to strike it rich unexpectedly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with regular income or salary, as it implies an irregular, non-labor source of wealth. Using it to describe a promotion or a raise would sound unnatural and incorrect.
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