wan2 mai5 lou6搵米路揾米路
Jyutpingwan2 mai5 lou6
Yalewán máih louh
Definition
To find a way to earn a living or make money.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
米路 literally refers to the path for rice, acting as a metaphor for one's livelihood or source of income. It carries a slightly informal, sometimes desperate tone, often used when someone is actively searching for new opportunities or struggling to maintain their current income stream.
Examples
He changed jobs recently and is busy finding a way to make a living.
Where do you plan to go to find a way to earn money?
Related words
Common phrases
looking everywhere for a way to make a living
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply finding a job, as it carries a stronger connotation of survival or securing one's financial future rather than just a career move.
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Grammar guides
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