zap1 dau2 gam2 zap1執豆噉執执豆啖执

Jyutpingzap1 dau2 gam2 zap1

Yalejāp dáu gám jāp

Definition

To do something with extreme ease, like picking up beans.

colloquialdaily actionsmoney

How it's used

This idiom vividly describes tasks that require minimal effort or skill, implying that the outcome is almost guaranteed. It is frequently used when discussing easy money or simple repetitive tasks that feel automatic. The imagery of picking up beans highlights how small, frequent, and effortless the gains or actions feel.

Examples

le1呢fan2份gung1工gaan2簡daan1單dou3到zap1執dau6豆gam2噉zap1執。

This job is so simple, it's like picking up beans.

nei5你ji5以wai4為cin2錢hai6係zap1執dau6豆gam2噉zap1執㗎gaa4咩？

Do you think money is just lying around waiting to be picked up?

Common phrases

cin2錢zap1執dau6豆gam2噉zap1執

making money effortlessly

Common mistake

Do not use this phrase to describe tasks that are merely fast but still require significant mental or physical exertion. It specifically implies an absence of challenge or resistance.