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Jyutpingwaang4 coi4 zau6 sau2
Yalewàahng chòih jauh sáu
Definition
May easy money and unexpected wealth come your way.
colloquialmoneyfestival
How it's used
Reserved almost exclusively for Lunar New Year greetings or when wishing someone luck in gambling. It carries a lighthearted, festive tone that implies a desire for the recipient to come into money without significant effort. It is rarely used in serious professional or formal financial contexts.
Examples
Wishing you easy money in the new year, and may everything you bet on win.
If you want to get rich, go buy a Mark Six ticket, wishing you a stroke of luck.
Related words
Common phrases
May you have easy money and great luck in horse racing.
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who has actually earned a high salary or worked hard for their money, as it specifically refers to windfall gains or gambling luck.
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