kyut3 fo3缺貨缺货
Jyutpingkyut3 fo3
Yalekyut fo
Definition
Out of stock; to run out of stock.
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How it's used
Focuses on the temporary absence of inventory rather than a permanent discontinuation of a product. It is frequently used in retail contexts to describe items that are highly sought after or currently unavailable due to supply chain issues. When speaking casually, people often prefer saying 賣晒 or 冇貨 instead of this more formal-sounding term.
Examples
This model of sneakers is out of stock all over Hong Kong.
Check if there is still stock over there, or is it already out of stock?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a store that has permanently closed down or a product that has been discontinued, as it implies the item is expected to return to the shelves eventually.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
