fo3 ban2貨品货品
Jyutpingfo3 ban2
Yalefo bán
Definition
Goods or merchandise that can be bought and sold.
neutralshoppingmoney
How it's used
While 貨品 is a standard term for goods or merchandise, it sounds slightly more formal or professional than the everyday word 嘢. You will frequently see it on price tags, store signage, or in business contexts. When referring to casual items you bought at a market, people often prefer using 嘢 or 貨.
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gin2件gínExamples
The goods in this shop are very complete.
Why did you buy so many goods to bring home?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 貨品 to refer to personal belongings or general stuff, as it specifically implies items intended for sale or trade. Use 嘢 for general objects.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
