tyun5 si5斷市断市
Jyutpingtyun5 si5
Yaletyúhn síh
Definition
Out of stock or completely sold out due to high demand.
colloquialshoppingdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on items that have disappeared from the market due to high demand rather than just being temporarily unavailable. It carries a sense of scarcity or a sudden rush that cleared the shelves. Use this when you are surprised or frustrated that something is no longer available anywhere.
Examples
These sneakers are too popular, they are already out of stock now.
Is that doll you are looking for sold out?
Related words
Common phrases
sold out across the whole city
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 賣晒, which is a general term for something being sold out. 斷市 implies a broader market shortage, whereas 賣晒 can simply mean a specific shop has run out of its current inventory.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
