jik6 caa1逆差
Jyutpingjik6 caa1
Yaleyihk chā
Definition
Trade deficit; an excess of imports over exports.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal economic or news contexts to describe an imbalance in international trade. While it functions as a noun, it is almost exclusively paired with 貿易 to clarify the context of trade, as the term alone can sound slightly abstract or academic in casual conversation.
Examples
Hong Kong's trade deficit was very serious last year.
Why is there such a large deficit this year?
Related words
Common phrases
trade deficit
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 虧損, which refers to a general financial loss for a business or individual. Use 逆差 specifically for national or regional trade balances, not for a shop or company losing money.
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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.
