hoi2 sin1 gaa3海鮮價海鲜价

Jyutpinghoi2 sin1 gaa3

Yalehói sīn ga

名詞

Definition

Variable and continually changing prices of commodities.

colloquialmoneyshopping

How it's used

Originally derived from the fluctuating market prices of fresh seafood, this term now describes any product or service where the cost is unpredictable or changes based on demand and timing. It is frequently used to warn others about businesses that lack fixed price tags or that adjust costs based on the customer's perceived wealth or urgency. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the seller might be taking advantage of the buyer.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭di1啲je5嘢seng4成jat6日hoi2海sin1鮮gaa3價，maai5買zi1之cin4前man6問cing1清co2楚hou2好di1啲。

The prices at this shop are always fluctuating, it is better to ask clearly before buying.

nei5你maai5買ni1呢di1啲hoi2海sin1鮮gaa3價soeng1商ban2品，gei3記dak1得jiu3要gaak3格gaa3價aa4呀。

When you buy these items with variable prices, remember to compare prices.

Common phrases

bin3變hoi2海sin1鮮gaa3價

to become subject to price fluctuations

sap6十zuk1足hoi2海sin1鮮gaa3價

completely unpredictable in price

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe actual seafood prices in a literal sense, as it is a metaphorical expression for volatility. It is also not used for items with standard, stable pricing like supermarket groceries.