dai2 maai5抵買抵买
Jyutpingdai2 maai5
Yaledái máaih
Definition
Good value for money; worth buying because the price is cheaper than expected.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the perceived value relative to the price rather than just the absolute cost. It implies a sense of satisfaction in securing a bargain or a smart purchase. It is frequently used in casual shopping contexts to justify spending money.
Examples
These shoes are on sale, they are really a good deal.
Do you think this handbag is worth the price?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is simply cheap or low quality. It specifically denotes a high value for money, meaning the item is worth more than the price tag suggests.
Grammar color guide
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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.
