mei5 seoi2尾水
Jyutpingmei5 seoi2
Yaleméih séui
Definition
The last batch of something, or a sign that something is drawing to a close.
colloquialshoppingtime
How it's used
Originally referring to the final flow of water in irrigation or industrial processes, this term has evolved into a common metaphor for the final phase of a trend, product stock, or event. It carries a sense of urgency, often used to encourage people to act before an opportunity disappears completely. It is frequently applied to clearance sales or the final remaining units of a popular item.
Examples
This style of shirt is the last batch, once sold out there won't be any more.
Are you still not buying? This promotion is already reaching its final stage.
Related words
Common phrases
reaching the final stage
the very last batch
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard word for end, which is 尾. While 尾水 implies the final portion of a process or supply, it is not used to describe the end of a physical object like a road or a rope.
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