zai6 siu1滯銷滞销
Jyutpingzai6 siu1
Yalejaih sīu
Definition
Unsaleable, slow-selling, or overstocked.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the commercial failure of products that remain unsold in inventory. It implies that the supply exceeds demand, often leading to clearance sales or financial loss for businesses. While it describes the state of the goods, it is also frequently used as a verb to describe the process of failing to move stock.
Examples
This style of shirt is too outdated, causing it to be unsaleable.
There is a lot of unsold stock piling up in the warehouse, what should we do?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 滯留, which refers to people or objects being stuck or delayed in a specific location. Use 滯銷 strictly for commercial goods that are failing to sell.
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Grammar guides
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