jit6 maai6熱賣热卖
Jyutpingjit6 maai6
Yaleyiht maaih
Definition
Selling very well; highly popular and in high demand.
colloquialshopping
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the commercial success or high sales volume of a product. While it functions as an adjective, it is frequently used to describe the current market status of items like books, gadgets, or seasonal goods. It implies a sense of urgency or high demand that often results in items being sold out quickly.
Examples
This new phone is a hit, it is always out of stock.
Do you know which product is the most popular?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is popular or well liked, as it is strictly reserved for commodities and commercial goods. Use 受歡迎 instead for people.
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