ciu1 seon2 gaa3超筍價超笋价
Jyutpingciu1 seon2 gaa3
Yalechīu séun ga
Definition
An extremely low, bargain, or promotional price.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
The term combines the prefix 超, meaning super, with the slang 筍, which describes something as a bargain or a great opportunity. It is almost exclusively used in marketing or when discussing shopping to highlight that a price is exceptionally favorable to the buyer. While it implies a low price, it carries a sense of excitement or urgency, suggesting the deal is too good to pass up.
Examples
These sneakers are on a super good deal right now.
Have you managed to get the super cheap flight tickets yet?
Related words
Common phrases
rush to buy at a super low price
launch a super low price
Common mistake
Do not confuse 筍 with 損, as they have completely different meanings; 筍 refers to a bamboo shoot and metaphorically to a bargain, whereas 損 relates to damage or loss.
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