zaap6 paai4雜牌杂牌
Jyutpingzaap6 paai4
Yalejaahp pàaih
Definition
Off-brand or generic brand, usually implying a cheaper or lower-quality product.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying that a product is unreliable, poorly made, or lacks a reputable manufacturer. It is frequently used to justify why someone chose a more expensive, well-known brand over a cheaper alternative. When describing something as cheap but functional, people often use 冇牌子 instead to avoid the dismissive tone of 雜牌.
Examples
This phone is an off-brand, it broke really quickly.
Aren't you afraid of electric leaks buying these generic appliances?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a small, independent, or boutique brand that is simply not famous yet. It specifically targets products perceived as low-quality or knock-offs.
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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.
