zaam2 cong1斬倉斩仓
Jyutpingzaam2 cong1
Yalejáam chōng
Definition
To liquidate a portfolio in the stock market when experiencing a loss, especially due to a margin call.
colloquialmoney
How it's used
Originating from the literal meaning of chopping or cutting, this term vividly describes the painful act of selling off assets to stop further financial bleeding. It is almost exclusively used in the context of stock trading or margin calls where the decision is driven by necessity rather than choice. Using this word implies a sense of urgency and distress that neutral terms like 賣出 do not convey.
Examples
The market is falling so fast, aren't you going to liquidate your positions?
He was forced to liquidate his positions and exit the market because he didn't have enough margin.
Related words
Common phrases
forced to liquidate
liquidate and exit the market
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general selling of stocks. Only use this when the sale is a forced or desperate measure to prevent total loss, rather than a planned profit-taking strategy.
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Grammar guides
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