cau4 ban1酬賓酬宾

Jyutpingcau4 ban1

Yalechàuh bān

Definition

Bargain sale

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 gaan1 pou3 tau2 zou6 gan2 zau1 nin4 cau4 ban1 hou2 do1 je5 dou1 hou2 dai2 maai5

呢間舖頭做緊週年酬賓，好多嘢都好抵買。

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

lou5 baan2 nei5 dei6 gam1 ci3 cau4 ban1 wui6 ji5 gaam2 gei2 do1 aa4

老闆，你哋今次酬賓會減幾多呀？

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

Common phrases

san1 zoeng1 cau4 ban1

新張酬賓

grand opening sale

zau1 nin4 cau4 ban1

週年酬賓

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.