hoi1 daai6 gaa3開大價开大价

Jyutpinghoi1 daai6 gaa3

Yalehōi daaih ga

Definition

To ask for an unreasonably high price, usually for money.

colloquialmoneycommunication

How it's used

This expression is primarily used in negotiation contexts where someone sets an initial price or demand that is intentionally inflated to leave room for bargaining. It carries a negative connotation of being greedy or unrealistic. It is distinct from simply overcharging, as it specifically refers to the act of stating an extreme opening figure.

Examples

keoi5佢maai6賣ji6二sau2手ce1車hoi1開daai6大gaa3價，bin1邊jau5有jan4人maai5買aa4呀？

He asked for an unreasonable price for his used car, who would buy it?

nei5你m4唔hou2好hoi1開daai6大gaa3價，daai6大gaa1家king1傾dak1得seng4成sin1先syun3算laa1啦。

Don't ask for an unreasonable price, let's see if we can reach a deal first.

Common phrases

hoi1開daai6大gaa3價cin2錢

to quote an exorbitant price

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simply being expensive. Remember that it refers to the act of stating a high price, not the state of an item being costly.