jyu6 kau3預購预购
Jyutpingjyu6 kau3
Yaleyuh kau
Definition
To preorder or pre-purchase goods or services in advance.
colloquialshopping
How it's used
Often used in the context of limited edition items or highly anticipated releases where stock is expected to run out quickly. It implies a sense of securing an item before it officially hits the shelves or becomes generally available to the public.
Examples
Can this new game be preordered yet?
I have already preordered that limited edition record.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 訂購, which is a more general term for ordering items that may or may not be in stock yet. 預購 specifically emphasizes the act of purchasing ahead of the official release date.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
