soeng6 syun3上算
Jyutpingsoeng6 syun3
Yaleseuhng syun
Definition
Worthwhile, profitable, or a good deal.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Focuses on the value for money or the benefit gained relative to the cost or effort. It is frequently used in bargaining or when evaluating whether a purchase or decision is economically sound. Unlike formal terms for value, this carries a pragmatic, everyday tone of someone weighing their options.
Examples
This shirt is so cheap, it's really a good deal.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 抵, which is much more common and versatile for describing a good deal. While 上算 is perfectly understandable, it sounds slightly more analytical or old-fashioned compared to the ubiquitous 抵.
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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.
