dai1 gaa3低價低价
Jyutpingdai1 gaa3
Yaledāi ga
Definition
Low price
neutralmoneyshopping
How it's used
Focus on the economic context when using this term, as it specifically highlights a price point rather than general cheapness. It is often used in business or shopping contexts to describe market trends or promotional strategies. Unlike 平, which is a general adjective for inexpensive, 低價 implies a comparison against a standard market value or a previous price point.
Examples
le1 gaan1 pou3 tau2 maai6 ge2 je5 hou2 dai1 gaa3
呢間舖頭賣嘅嘢好低價。
The things sold at this shop are at a low price.
nei5 gin3 dou2 jau5 dai1 gaa3 fo3 zau6 maai5 ding6 sin1 laa1
你見到有低價貨就買定先啦。
If you see low-priced goods, buy them in advance.
Related words
Common phrases
dai1 gaa3 ceot1 sau6
低價出售
sell at a low price
dai1 gaa3 sau1 kau3
低價收購
acquire at a low price
Common mistake
Avoid using this as a direct substitute for 平 in casual conversation, as it sounds more formal or analytical. Saying 呢個蘋果好低價 sounds unnatural compared to 呢個蘋果好平.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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