sau1 seon6 di1收順啲收顺啲

Jyutpingsau1 seon6 di1

Yalesāu seuhn dī

語句

Definition

Used when bargaining to ask for a discount or a lower price.

colloquialmoneyshopping

How it's used

This expression carries a friendly, persuasive tone that implies a personal favor rather than a formal business transaction. It is most effective in traditional wet markets or small independent shops where bargaining is expected. Using it helps soften the interaction, making the request for a lower price feel less like a demand and more like a negotiation between acquaintances.

Examples

lou5老baan2闆，le1呢gin2件saam1衫sau1收seon6順di1啲，peng4平di1啲maai6賣bei2俾ngo5我laa1啦。

Boss, give me a better price on this shirt, sell it to me for less.

nei5你maai5買gam3咁do1多，ngo5我sau1收seon6順di1啲，gai2計peng4平di1啲bei2俾nei5你。

Since you are buying so much, I will give you a discount and charge you less.

Common phrases

sau1收seon6順di1啲laa1啦

Please give me a discount

sau1收seon6順di1啲gai2計

Calculate the price with a discount

Common mistake

Avoid using this in large chain stores or supermarkets where prices are fixed, as it will be seen as inappropriate or confusing. It is strictly for informal settings where the shopkeeper has the authority to adjust the price on the spot.