gei3 maai6寄賣寄卖
Jyutpinggei3 maai6
Yalegei maaih
Definition
To consign something for sale; to entrust one's belongings to someone else to sell.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the arrangement where a shop displays an item on behalf of the owner, who retains ownership until a sale occurs. It is commonly used for niche items like handmade crafts, vintage clothing, or second-hand goods. The shop owner typically takes a percentage of the final sale price as a commission.
Examples
These handmade items can be put on consignment at the shop.
Are you planning to take your old clothes for consignment?
Related words
Common phrases
consignment shop
to put on consignment there
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply selling an item to a shop, which is known as 賣斷. In a consignment deal, the shop does not pay the owner upfront, so the owner does not get paid until the item is actually sold.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
