wan2 zoek6 sou3搵着數揾着数
Jyutpingwan2 zoek6 sou3
Yalewán jeuhk sou
Definition
To seek personal advantage, benefits, or a good bargain.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Carries a slightly cynical or opportunistic undertone, often implying that someone is trying to gain an advantage or benefit at the expense of others. While it can refer to finding a genuine sale, it is frequently used to describe someone who is overly calculating or stingy in social situations. It is rarely used in a positive or professional context.
Examples
He always likes to go to the supermarket to look for bargains.
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately looking for an advantage
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple discount or sale, as it implies a personal motive to 'get ahead' rather than just saving money. Using it to describe a store's promotion can sound like you are accusing the business of being manipulative.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
