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Jyutpingpeng4 dou3 siu3
Yalepèhng dou siu
Definition
Extremely cheap; incredibly inexpensive or a great bargain.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
This expression uses the structure of an extreme degree complement to emphasize that the price is so low it seems absurd or laughable. It is a very common way to highlight a bargain, often implying that the seller might be losing money or that the deal is too good to be true. Unlike standard adjectives for cheap, this carries a strong sense of surprise and enthusiasm.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
almost dirt cheap
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal business contexts or professional negotiations, as it sounds very casual and informal. It is strictly for conversational settings among friends or family when discussing shopping or personal expenses.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
