zaam2 dou3 jat1 geng2 hyut3斬到一頸血斩到一颈血
Jyutpingzaam2 dou3 jat1 geng2 hyut3
Yalejáam dou yāt géng hyut
Definition
To get severely ripped off or overcharged by a merchant taking advantage of a customer's ignorance.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
This expression vividly describes being overcharged to an extreme degree, often implying that the victim was completely taken advantage of due to ignorance of the market price. It is frequently used in contexts involving tourist traps, luxury goods, or unexpected repair costs. The imagery of being chopped until the neck is covered in blood highlights the severity of the financial loss.
Examples
It is very easy to get ripped off when eating in tourist areas.
Related words
Common phrases
to get ripped off
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a simple price difference or a minor bargain. It specifically refers to being swindled or charged an exorbitant, unfair amount, not just paying a slightly higher price than expected.
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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.
