caak3 dong3拆檔拆档
Definition
To dismantle a stall, or to dissolve a partnership.
- to dismantle a stall
- to dissolve a partnership; to split up
How it's used
Originally referring to the physical act of taking down a temporary street stall, this term has evolved into a common metaphor for ending any collaborative venture or partnership. It carries a sense of finality and often implies that the project or business arrangement was unsuccessful or unsustainable. You will frequently hear it used to describe the abrupt conclusion of a joint effort between friends or business associates.
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Do not confuse this with 執笠, which specifically refers to a business going bankrupt or closing down permanently. While 拆檔 can lead to a business closing, it focuses more on the dissolution of the partnership or the removal of the physical setup rather than the financial failure of the entity itself.
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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.
