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Yalesìhng gāau
Definition
To complete a transaction; to strike a deal.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the final moment when a deal is sealed or an agreement is reached. It is frequently used in professional contexts like real estate or stock trading, but also applies to casual bargaining between individuals.
Examples
We finally clinched the deal after negotiating for a long time.
When will you guys be able to finalize the transaction?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe the general process of negotiation or shopping, as it specifically refers to the successful conclusion of a trade.
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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.
