saan3 fo3散貨散货
Jyutpingsaan3 fo3
Yalesaan fo
Definition
To sell off stock at a cheap price to clear inventory as quickly as possible.
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Used primarily in retail or wholesale contexts to describe the urgent liquidation of inventory. It implies a sense of haste or desperation, often because the goods are outdated, the business is closing, or the owner needs immediate cash flow. It is rarely used for high end or luxury items where maintaining brand value is prioritized over speed of sale.
Examples
The shop is closing down soon, we need to clear the stock quickly.
How do you plan to clear out this pile of old stock?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 散步, which means to take a stroll. Also, avoid using it to describe selling personal belongings, as it specifically refers to commercial inventory.
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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.
