zyu1 lung4 jap6 seoi2豬籠入水猪笼入水
Jyutpingzyu1 lung4 jap6 seoi2
Yalejyū lùhng yahp séui
Definition
To rake in money from all directions; to have wealth pouring in from many different sources.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
This idiom is a classic example of Cantonese cultural metaphors where water represents wealth. It is almost exclusively used as a blessing or a description of someone experiencing a sudden or significant financial windfall. While it sounds slightly old-fashioned, it remains a staple in Lunar New Year greetings and business contexts.
Examples
I wish you a prosperous business and money flowing in from all sides this year!
He changed jobs recently and is really raking in the cash now.
Related words
Common phrases
Wishing you great wealth
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a steady, modest salary or a small bonus. It implies a high volume of wealth coming from multiple, often unexpected or diverse sources, rather than just a regular paycheck.
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