ci3 fo3次貨次货
Jyutpingci3 fo3
Yalechi fo
Definition
Second-rate or substandard goods of slightly inferior quality.
colloquialshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to goods that are defective or of inferior quality compared to the standard version. It carries a negative connotation of being cheated or getting a bad deal. It is often used in complaints or when warning others about a seller's reputation.
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gin2件gínExamples
The stitching on this shirt is so poor, it is basically a second-rate product.
You should check carefully when shopping so you do not end up buying second-rate goods.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 劣質, which describes the quality itself as being poor. 次貨 refers to the item as a noun, implying it failed to meet the expected standard of a primary product.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
