mou5 gaau1 jik6冇交易
Jyutpingmou5 gaau1 jik6
Yalemóuh gāau yihk
Definition
No sale; no deal; unable to reach an agreement.
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How it's used
This expression is used to indicate that an agreement or transaction has failed to materialize. It carries a sense of finality, often used after a negotiation has reached a stalemate. It is common in both formal business settings and casual bargaining scenarios.
Examples
His asking price is too high, so we have no deal.
If this business deal doesn't work out, does that mean no sale?
Related words
Common phrases
fail to reach an agreement and have no deal
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of trading. It specifically refers to the outcome of a negotiation rather than the act of trading itself.
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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.
