coeng2 sau2搶手抢手
Jyutpingcoeng2 sau2
Yalechéung sáu
Definition
Highly sought-after, popular, or in great demand.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intense competition surrounding an item or person, implying that supply cannot keep up with the high level of interest. It is frequently used in commercial contexts for products, but it is equally common when describing a person who is highly sought after for their skills or personality. The term carries a sense of urgency, suggesting that if you do not act quickly, you will miss out.
Examples
This pair of sneakers is in high demand, many people are queuing up to buy them.
With such talent, he must be very sought after in the workplace.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 搶劫, which means to rob or mug someone. While both share the character 搶, the former describes market popularity while the latter describes a criminal act.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
