siu2 soeng1 jan4小商人
Jyutpingsiu2 soeng1 jan4
Yalesíu sēung yàhn
Definition
A small merchant or trader.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to individuals operating on a modest scale, often implying a lack of corporate backing or significant capital. It carries a slightly humble or self-deprecating tone when used by the person themselves to describe their own livelihood. In business contexts, it distinguishes independent shopkeepers or micro-entrepreneurs from larger firms.
Measure word
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Related words
Common phrases
to be a small trader
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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.
