doi6 gau3代購代购
Jyutpingdoi6 gau3
Yaledoih gau
Definition
To purchase products in one region on behalf of customers in another region.
colloquialshoppingwork
How it's used
Focuses on the act of buying goods on behalf of someone else, usually involving international shipping or cross-border logistics. It implies a service-oriented relationship where the purchaser often charges a commission or service fee for their effort. The term is heavily associated with social media platforms and e-commerce groups where individuals aggregate orders to save on shipping costs.
Examples
Can you help me purchase that pair of sneakers?
She often helps people purchase Japanese cosmetics online.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply buying something for a friend as a favor. Using 代購 implies a commercial transaction or a professional service, whereas asking a friend to pick something up is better expressed as 幫手買.
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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.
