cong1 dai2 fo3倉底貨仓底货
Jyutpingcong1 dai2 fo3
Yalechōng dái fo
Definition
Deadstock; unsellable or leftover inventory piled up in a warehouse.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Often used in retail contexts to describe items that have been sitting in storage for so long that they have lost their original value or appeal. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the goods are outdated or undesirable. You will frequently hear it used when explaining why a shop is holding a clearance sale.
Measure word
pai1批pāiExamples
These clothes have been sitting here for a long time; they are all dead stock.
The boss wants to clear out the warehouse stock, that is why they are selling them at a discount.
Related words
Common phrases
clear out dead stock
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general inventory. It specifically refers to items that are difficult to sell, rather than just any stock currently sitting in a warehouse.
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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.
