maai5 sau2買手买手
Jyutpingmaai5 sau2
Yalemáaih sáu
Definition
A buyer or procurement officer who places and tracks orders in logistics or trade.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a professional role responsible for selecting and purchasing merchandise, often in the fashion or retail industry. Unlike a general procurement officer, a 買手 is expected to have a keen eye for market trends and consumer preferences. It carries a sense of someone who is constantly on the move and needs to make quick, high-stakes decisions.
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He has been a buyer for a few years and always has to fly abroad to pick stock.
This company is hiring a buyer, do you have enough fashion sense?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general shopper or someone who just buys things for personal use. In a professional context, it is a specific job title rather than a description of an action.
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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.
