suk6 haak3 zai2熟客仔
Jyutpingsuk6 haak3 zai2
Yalesuhk haak jái
Definition
A regular customer; a patron who visits and buys things frequently.
colloquialpeopleshopping
How it's used
Adding the suffix 仔 to 熟客 softens the term, making it sound more intimate and friendly rather than strictly transactional. It implies a personal relationship between the shop owner and the patron, often suggesting that the customer is well-liked and recognized by staff. You will hear this frequently in small local businesses, cha chaan tengs, or family-run stalls.
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go3個goExamples
This regular customer comes here all the time, remember to give him a discount.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a regular customer
Common mistake
Do not use this term for high-end or formal business settings, as the 仔 suffix can sound overly casual or even patronizing if the relationship is not actually established. It is strictly for informal, friendly interactions.
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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.
