一擲千金

jat1 zaak6 cin1 gam1

lit. stake a thousand pieces of gold on one throw (idiom); to throw away money recklessly · extravagant

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. stake a thousand pieces of gold on one throw (idiom); to throw away money recklessly
  2. extravagant

Written Forms

一擲千金Traditional · Main Form
一掷千金Alternate Form

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