zaan6 tau4 sik6 mei5賺頭蝕尾赚头食尾
Jyutpingzaan6 tau4 sik6 mei5
Yalejanh tàuh sikh méih
Definition
a business strategy, meaning when the item is sold for a higher price at the beginning of a sale, a normal price in the middle of the sale, and then a much lower price at the very end; to make a gain at the beginning but make a loss at the end
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
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