jau1 wai6優惠优惠
Jyutpingjau1 wai6
Yaleyāu waih
Definition
Favourable; preferential; offering a special benefit or discount.
neutralshoppingmoney
How it's used
Often functions as a noun in commercial contexts to refer to a discount or a special offer. While it carries a formal tone in written advertisements, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to ask about sales or price reductions. It is more common to hear people use 折頭 or 平啲 when talking casually about getting a lower price.
Examples
This shop is having a promotion right now.
Is there a discount if you buy two?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct verb for discounting. Instead of saying you want to discount something, use phrases like 打折 or 減價.
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Grammar guides
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