maai6 daai6 baau1賣大包卖大包
Jyutpingmaai6 daai6 baau1
Yalemaaih daaih bāau
Definition
To sell things at a massive discount or give away items as a major promotion.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Originating from the practice of traditional bakeries selling large, inexpensive buns to attract customers, this phrase now describes any situation where items are sold at an unusually low price. It carries a sense of generosity or a desperate attempt to clear stock. It is often used to describe a seller who is practically giving away their goods for free.
Examples
The shop is having a huge sale today, everything is half price.
Why are you suddenly selling things at such a bargain?
Related words
Common phrases
giveaway discount
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a literal large bun. It is strictly an idiomatic expression for a bargain or a clearance sale.
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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.
