fo3 zai2貨仔货仔
Jyutpingfo3 zai2
Yalefo jái
Definition
Stuff, goods, or merchandise; often used derogatorily to refer to substandard items.
- stuff; goods; merchandise
- slangshoddy or substandard goods; rubbish
colloquialshoppingdescriptions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disdain, implying that the item is not only low quality but also cheap or unworthy of attention. It is frequently used to mock someone's taste or to criticize a product that fails to meet basic standards. The diminutive suffix 仔 adds a layer of belittlement, suggesting the object is insignificant or pathetic.
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gin2件gínExamples
Are you really shameless enough to sell this kind of rubbish?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe small items that are actually good quality, as it inherently implies the item is trashy or substandard. It is strictly for expressing negative judgment.
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