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Definition
To make the first transaction of the day in business, or to have any business transaction after a dry spell.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the first sale of the day for a shop or a street vendor. It carries a sense of relief or luck, as the first transaction is often seen as setting the tone for the rest of the day. It is rarely used in modern corporate settings, remaining most common among traditional market stall owners and small business operators.
Examples
Finally made my first sale today, what a relief.
Related words
Common phrases
a lucky first sale
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general sales or revenue, as it strictly refers to the very first deal of the day. It is not used for subsequent sales.
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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.
