sou3 fo3掃貨扫货
Jyutpingsou3 fo3
Yalesou fo
Definition
To go on a shopping spree; to buy a large quantity of goods.
colloquialshopping
How it's used
Implies a sense of urgency or intensity, often used when items are on sale or in limited supply. It paints a mental picture of someone clearing out shelves rather than just browsing casually. While it can be used for any type of shopping, it is most frequently associated with buying large quantities of consumer goods or groceries.
Examples
There is a sale tomorrow, let's go on a shopping spree together.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe routine or necessary shopping like buying daily groceries, as it implies a more aggressive or enthusiastic buying behavior.
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