soeng1 ban2商品
Jyutpingsoeng1 ban2
Yalesēung bán
Definition
Commodity, goods, merchandise, or products that can be bought and sold on the market.
neutralshoppingmoney
How it's used
Refers specifically to items intended for commercial exchange rather than personal belongings or general objects. It carries a formal or professional tone, making it common in business, legal, or retail contexts. In casual daily speech, people often prefer using 嘢 or 貨品 instead of this term.
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gin2件gínExamples
The goods sold in this shop are very comprehensive.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal items or things you own, as it sounds overly clinical and detached. It is strictly for items being traded or sold in a market setting.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
