wan2 sai3 gaai3搵世界揾世界

Jyutpingwan2 sai3 gaai3

Yalewán sai gaai

Definition

To make a living, look for a job, or seek one's livelihood.

colloquialworkmoney

How it's used

This expression carries a slightly more ambitious or adventurous nuance than simply looking for a job. It often implies leaving one's comfort zone or hometown to pursue better opportunities or wealth. It is frequently used when discussing someone's career path or life trajectory in a broad sense.

Examples

keoi5佢heoi3去zo2咗ngoi6外gwok3國wan2搵sai3世gaai3界。

He went abroad to seek his fortune.

nei5你daa2打syun3算dim2點joeng2樣wan2搵sai3世gaai3界aa4呀？

How do you plan to make a living?

Common phrases

ceot1出ngoi6外wan2搵sai3世gaai3界

to go out into the world to make a living

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply looking for a specific job opening, which would be 搵工. 搵世界 is more about the general pursuit of a livelihood or success rather than the act of applying for a position.