daam6 si5淡市
Jyutpingdaam6 si5
Yaledaahm síh
Definition
A slow market; a dull or quiet market with low trading volume and poor business.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Refers specifically to a period of low activity or sluggish trade, often used in the context of retail, stock markets, or real estate. It carries a sense of stagnation rather than a sudden crash, implying that things are just quiet and money is not moving.
Examples
Business has been slow lately, and many shops have closed down.
How long do you think this market downturn will last?
Related words
Common phrases
to experience a market downturn
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔好食, which describes food that lacks flavor. While both use the character 淡, the former refers to economic activity while the latter describes taste.
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