cau4 ban1酬賓酬宾

Jyutpingcau4 ban1

Yalechàuh bān

動詞

Definition

To return a toast, or to offer customer discounts.

literarythe host returning a toast proposed by a guest
to offer customer discounts or promotions

writtenshoppingmoney

How it's used

Primarily used in retail contexts to signal a special sale or promotional event. While it technically refers to returning a toast in formal banquet etiquette, this usage is increasingly rare in daily life compared to its commercial meaning. It carries a slightly formal or polite tone, often appearing on shop banners or advertisements to suggest the discount is a gesture of gratitude toward customers.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭zou6做gan2緊zau1週nin4年cau4酬ban1賓，hou2好do1多je5嘢dou1都hou2好dai2抵maai5買。

This shop is having an anniversary sale, many items are a great deal.

lou5老baan2闆，nei5你dei6哋gam1今ci3次cau4酬ban1賓wui2會gaam2減gei2幾do1多aa1呀？

Boss, how much of a discount are you offering for this sale?

Common phrases

san1新zoeng1張cau4酬ban1賓

grand opening sale

zau1週nin4年cau4酬ban1賓

anniversary sale

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe everyday personal discounts or casual price drops. It is specifically reserved for organized sales events or formal expressions of appreciation, making it sound unnatural if applied to a simple bargain between friends.