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Jyutpinggong2 sou3 hau2
Yalegóng sou háu
Definition
To bargain or higgle over prices or terms.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Focuses on the process of negotiation rather than just the final price. It carries a slightly more informal or even weary tone compared to the standard 討價還價, often implying that the process might be tedious or unnecessary depending on the shop. It is frequently used when describing the act of trying to lower a price in markets or with street vendors.
Examples
You do not need to bargain here, everything is at a fixed price.
You have been bargaining with them for a long time, have you finally bought it?
Related words
Common phrases
to bargain with someone
no need to bargain
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 講數, which typically refers to negotiating a settlement or resolving a dispute, sometimes even in a confrontational or gang-related context. Ensure you use 講數口 specifically for price bargaining.
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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.
