zai6 si5滯市滞市
Jyutpingzai6 si5
Yalejaih síh
Definition
Unmarketable, with slow sales and low demand.
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How it's used
Describes a market condition where goods or services are failing to move due to low demand or economic downturn. It functions as an adjective or a verb phrase, often used to explain why profits are down or why inventory is piling up.
Examples
Business has been very slow lately, goods aren't selling.
The economy is bad these days, every industry is suffering from poor sales.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 滯銷, which specifically refers to goods that are unsellable or stuck in inventory. 滯市 is a broader term describing the overall market climate rather than just the status of a specific product.
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