got3 gaa3割價割价
Jyutpinggot3 gaa3
Yalegot ga
Definition
To cut prices significantly; to offer a big discount.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Implies a more drastic or aggressive price reduction compared to standard sales. It is often used in contexts where sellers are desperate to clear stock, such as at the end of a market or when a business is closing down. The term carries a sense of urgency and significant value loss for the seller.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to offer a big discount to boost sales
to slash prices in order to sell off stock
Common mistake
Do not use this for minor or regular discounts. It is specifically reserved for substantial price slashes that are meant to move inventory quickly.
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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.
