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  3. Cuan

Cuan

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Indonesian•1 meaning found
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Definition & Context

Noun

Noun

A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.

A “slang” term referring to “profit” or financial gain obtained from an activity, transaction, or investment.

Synonyms & Variants

duit

duit

Money, often used informally to refer to financial gain.

Register Variant
hasil

hasil

Something obtained or acquired from an effort or activity, often referring to profit.

Synonym
keuntungan

keuntungan

Profit or surplus obtained from an endeavor, transaction, or investment.

Synonym
laba

laba

Formal synonym for profit, often used in accounting context.

synonym
rejeki

rejeki

Income or profit considered a gift or blessing, often with a connotation of good fortune.

Social Variant
untung

untung

Standard term for profit.

synonym
profit

profit

Loanword from English commonly used in business contexts.

synonym

Usage Notes or Etymology

The word “cuan” originates from Hokkien, specifically from the word chuan (賺) which means 'to earn' or 'to gain profit'. Its use is very popular among urban communities and young entrepreneurs in Indonesia, especially in discussions about investments, trade, or profitable business opportunities.

Real-world Usage

Wah, proyek ini lumayan bisa kasih cuan banyak nih!

English Translation
Wow, this project can provide quite a lot of profit!

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