daam6 jyut6淡月
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Yaledaahm yuht
Definition
Off-peak month; a quiet and slow month in business.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a period of low commercial activity or a slump in sales. It is commonly used by shop owners or staff to describe a month where foot traffic and revenue are significantly below average.
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Business is slow this month, there are hardly any customers coming in.
In retail, the thing we fear most is a slow month, it is really hard to get through.
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Common phrases
slow business month
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
