peng4 gu1平沽
Jyutpingpeng4 gu1
Yalepèhng gū
Definition
To sell at a low price.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of clearing out inventory or personal items at a reduced cost. It often implies a sense of urgency or a final attempt to get rid of stock, making it common in retail contexts or when someone is moving house.
Examples
This shop sold off all its goods at a low price before closing down.
How do you plan to sell off this pile of old clothes at a low price?
Related words
Common phrases
sell off at a low price to clear stock
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 減價, which simply means to discount or put on sale. 平沽 carries a stronger nuance of selling everything off to clear space or exit a business.
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Grammar guides
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