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Jyutpingcat1 zit3 baat3 kau3
Yalechāt jit baat kau
Definition
To receive a huge discount after successive price cuts; also figuratively used to mean heavily compromised.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Originally referring to specific percentage reductions, this phrase is now commonly used to describe any situation where a price is significantly slashed or negotiated down. It carries a slightly informal tone, often implying that the final price is much lower than the original sticker price. Use it when you want to emphasize that a bargain was hard-won or that the final cost is surprisingly low.
Examples
After all the discounts, this shirt is a great deal.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not interpret this literally as exactly 30% off followed by 20% off, as it is an idiomatic expression for a heavy discount rather than a mathematical calculation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
