jau5 gaau1 jik6有交易
Jyutpingjau5 gaau1 jik6
Yaleyáuh gāau yihk
Definition
To be purchasable for a certain price; can be bought for a given amount of money.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
This expression is a pragmatic way to signal that a price is reasonable or that a deal is achievable. It shifts the focus from the act of buying to the availability of the item at a specific price point. You will often hear it used when someone is surprised by how low a price is or when setting a firm expectation for a bargain.
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Common phrases
can be bought for three hundred dollars
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a literal business transaction or a formal contract. It is strictly used in casual bargaining or when discussing the price of consumer goods.
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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.
