zeon3 hau2 fo3進口貨进口货
Jyutpingzeon3 hau2 fo3
Yalejeun háu fo
Definition
Imported goods.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to items brought in from overseas, often implying a higher quality or a premium price compared to local products. It is frequently used in retail contexts or when discussing personal shopping preferences. While it sounds slightly formal, it remains the standard term used in daily conversation to distinguish foreign products from local ones.
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pai1批pāiExamples
Do you like buying imported goods?
Common phrases
imported products
specialize in imported goods
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts, as it is strictly reserved for physical commercial goods. Do not confuse it with 舶來品, which carries a more dated or nostalgic nuance regarding foreign luxury items.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
