wan2 cin2搵錢揾钱

Jyutpingwan2 cin2

Yalewán chín

Common

Definition

To make money, earn a living, or earn income.

colloquialmoneywork

How it's used

Focuses on the act of earning a living or generating income rather than just the abstract concept of profit. It is a very versatile verb that can apply to a side hustle, a full time job, or even a get rich quick scheme. Using it implies a sense of effort or active pursuit of financial gain.

Examples

keoi5佢zeoi3最gan6近hou2好nou5努lik6力wan2搵cin2錢。

He has been working very hard to make money lately.

nei5你gam3咁san1辛fu2苦wan2搵cin2錢wai6為mat1乜aa4呀？

What are you working so hard to make money for?

Common phrases

zaan6搵cin2錢maai5買faa1花daai3戴

to earn money for luxuries

wan2搵cin2錢zi3至soeng6上

money-oriented

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 賺錢 which is more common in formal or written contexts. While 賺錢 is perfectly acceptable in speech, 搵錢 feels more natural and grounded in daily Hong Kong life.