zin3 lei6 ban2戰利品战利品
Jyutpingzin3 lei6 ban2
Yalejin leih bán
Definition
Spoils of war, or metaphorically, items acquired after some effort, shopping, or travelling.
- spoils of war; war trophies
- figurativeitems acquired after some effort, such as shopping hauls or souvenirs
colloquialshoppingtravel
How it's used
Originally referring to spoils of war, this term has evolved into a playful way to describe shopping hauls or travel souvenirs. It carries a sense of achievement, implying that the items were worth the time, effort, or money spent acquiring them. It is frequently used in social media posts to show off new purchases.
Measure word
gin2件gínExamples
These are the things I bought while shopping today.
You bought a lot of souvenirs back from your trip.
Related words
Common phrases
to show off one's shopping haul
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