hak1 si5黑市
Jyutpinghak1 si5
Yalehāk síh
Definition
Black market; an illegal market where goods or services are traded.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to illicit trade channels that operate outside of government regulation or legal oversight. It carries a strong connotation of secrecy and illegality, often associated with goods that are either banned, stolen, or sold to avoid taxation. While it can apply to physical goods, it is also frequently used in contexts like currency exchange or illegal employment.
Examples
They actually went to the black market to buy these medicines.
Are there still people running black market trades nowadays?
Related words
Common phrases
black market transaction
illegal immigrant worker
black market price
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