baai2 gaai1 bin1擺街邊摆街边
Jyutpingbaai2 gaai1 bin1
Yalebáai gāai bīn
Definition
To set up a street stall or display goods for sale on the pavement or sidewalk.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
This phrase specifically evokes the image of informal, unlicensed, or small scale street vending. It carries a sense of casualness or desperation, often implying that the seller does not have a formal shop front. It is frequently used to describe the activity of selling goods directly on the pavement rather than in a market stall.
Examples
He often displays old books on the sidewalk to sell.
Related words
Common phrases
selling things on the sidewalk
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with formal street markets or stalls which are referred to as 檔口. Using this phrase for a legitimate, registered business may sound dismissive or imply that the business is illegal.
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