zam1 pun2斟盤斟盘

Jyutpingzam1 pun2

Yalejām pún

Definition

To negotiate, discuss, or talk over a deal.

colloquialworkmoney

How it's used

Originating from the business world, this term specifically refers to the process of discussing terms, prices, or conditions for a deal. It carries a slightly more formal or professional weight than the general verb 傾, which can mean anything from casual chatting to serious discussion. Using this word implies that there is a concrete outcome or a transaction at stake.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩go3個喺hai2房fong2入jap6面min6斟zam1緊gan2盤。

The two of them are negotiating in the room.

nei5你dei6哋king1傾hou2好zo2咗go3個gaa3價cin4錢mei6未aa4呀？zam1斟pun4盤zam1斟seng4成dim2點？

Have you guys agreed on the price yet? How is the negotiation going?

Common phrases

zam1斟pun4盤sing4成gung1功

successfully negotiate a deal

tung4同jan4人zam1斟pun4盤

negotiate with someone

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 傾偈, which is for casual social conversation. 斟盤 is strictly task-oriented and usually involves reaching an agreement or settling a deal.