sik6 gaa3食價食价
Definition
To skim profits from a deal as an intermediary by deceiving both the buyer and the seller.
How it's used
Implies a dishonest or unethical practice where a middleman exploits information asymmetry to pocket the difference between what the buyer pays and what the seller receives. It carries a strong negative connotation of betrayal or greed, distinguishing it from legitimate commission or brokerage fees. The term is frequently used in contexts involving procurement, real estate, or any transaction where the parties involved do not interact directly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with legitimate business practices like earning a commission or markup. 食價 specifically implies deception or hiding the true price from the parties involved, whereas a standard markup is usually transparent or agreed upon.
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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.
