tyun4 zik1 geoi1 kei4囤積居奇囤积居奇
Jyutpingtyun4 zik1 geoi1 kei4
Yaletyùhn jīk gēui kèih
Definition
To hoard goods in anticipation of high prices; to corner the market.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong negative connotation of greed and unethical business practices. It is typically used in formal contexts like news reports or political discussions rather than casual conversation. While it describes a specific economic behavior, it is almost always invoked to criticize the person or group performing the action.
Examples
They are hoarding goods for speculation, which has caused prices to skyrocket.
The government should severely punish those merchants who hoard goods to drive up prices.
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Common phrases
severely punish hoarding for speculation
crack down on hoarding for speculation
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for storing items, but it specifically implies a malicious intent to manipulate market prices. Do not use it to describe someone simply stocking up on household supplies for personal use.
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Grammar guides
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