mat6 jau5 so2 zik6物有所值
Jyutpingmat6 jau5 so2 zik6
Yalemaht yáuh só jihk
Definition
Good value for money; worth the price.
neutralmoneyshopping
How it's used
This phrase is a formal idiom that has been adopted into everyday speech to describe a purchase that feels justified. While it is perfectly acceptable in conversation, it carries a slightly evaluative tone that suggests you have considered the quality relative to the cost. It is often used when recommending a product or service to others.
Examples
The fabric of this shirt is so good, it really is good value for money.
Do you think this restaurant is good value for money?
Related words
Common phrases
absolutely good value for money
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use this to describe a person who is worthy of respect, but it is strictly reserved for commercial transactions or the value of goods and services. Do not use it to describe human character or social worth.
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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.
