gong2 gaa3講價讲价

Jyutpinggong2 gaa3

Yalegóng ga

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To bargain or haggle over prices with a seller.

colloquialshoppingmoney

How it's used

Bargaining is primarily expected in traditional markets or small independent stalls rather than large chain stores or supermarkets. Using this term in a modern retail setting where prices are fixed can come across as rude or socially awkward. It is often used to describe the act of negotiating a better deal for items like electronics or second hand goods.

Examples

nei1呢dou6度maai5買je5嘢hai6係mai6咪ho2可ji5以gong2講gaa3價㗎？

Can I bargain for the price here?

keoi5佢maai5買can1親saam1衫dou1都jiu3要gong2講gaa3價sin1先hang2肯bei2畀cin2錢。

He always insists on haggling before paying for clothes.

Common phrases

gong2講gaa3價gong2講dou3到hou2好peng4平

to bargain the price down very low

m4唔sai2使gong2講gaa3價

no need to bargain

Common mistake

Avoid using this term in high end boutiques or department stores where prices are strictly non negotiable, as it may be perceived as being cheap or disrespectful to the staff.