saan2 zong1散裝散装
Jyutpingsaan2 zong1
Yalesáan jōng
Definition
Sold individually; bulk goods split up and sold as separate items or loose units.
colloquialshoppingfood
How it's used
Focuses on the distinction between bulk packaging and individual units, often used in markets or small shops where items are taken out of a larger container. It implies that the item is not pre-packaged by the manufacturer in a set quantity. This term is particularly common when discussing pricing differences between buying single items versus a full carton or pack.
Examples
These candies are sold individually, you can buy them one by one.
Do you want to buy them loose or the whole box?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 散買, which is the act of buying things individually. While 散裝 describes the state of the product being loose, 散買 is the verb phrase describing the action of purchasing those items.
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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.
