ding2 sau2頂手顶手
Jyutpingding2 sau2
Yaledíng sáu
Definition
To transfer ownership of a business, or to take over a business from its previous owner.
- to transfer the ownership of a business
- to take over or succeed a business from its previous owner
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the commercial act of handing over a business, such as a restaurant or retail shop, to a new proprietor. It often implies the transfer of existing equipment, inventory, and the lease agreement. The term is frequently associated with the payment of a premium, known as 頂手費, which is paid to the outgoing owner for the right to take over the business location.
Examples
His shop is about to be transferred to a new owner.
Which restaurant are you planning to take over?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 頂住, which means to hold up or endure. Ensure the context clearly relates to business ownership transfer to avoid confusion with general physical support.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
