阔佬 (kuò lǎo) — wealthy person; rich person

Definition

Colloquial term for a wealthy person, often with a slightly casual or even sarcastic tone. More everyday than formal words like 富豪.

noun
wealthy personrich person
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Examples

  • 阔佬
    Nà ge kuò lǎo yòu mǎi le yí liàng xīn chē.
    That rich guy bought another new car.
  • 阔佬
    Tā kàn qǐ lái xiàng gè kuò lǎo, qí shí bìng bú fù yù.
    He looks like a rich person, but actually isn't wealthy.
  • 阔佬
    Zài zhè zuò chéng shì lǐ, kuò lǎo men jīng cháng qù gāo jí cān tīng.
    In this city, wealthy people often go to high-end restaurants.

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