ze3 zaa1 gam2 ge3 gaa3 cin4蔗渣咁嘅價錢蔗渣咁嘅价钱
Jyutpingze3 zaa1 gam2 ge3 gaa3 cin4
Yaleje jā gám ge ga chìhn
Definition
Rock-bottom price; a dirt-cheap price.
colloquialmoneyshopping
How it's used
Literally referring to the price of sugarcane residue, this expression highlights that the cost is extremely low, often implying that the quality is equally poor. It is a vivid way to describe a bargain that might be too good to be true. Use it when you want to emphasize that you are paying next to nothing for something.
Examples
This shirt is at a rock bottom price, it's worth buying.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a fair or reasonable price, as it carries a strong connotation of cheapness or low value. It is strictly for situations where the price is suspiciously or remarkably low.
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