dong3 hau2檔口档口
Jyutpingdong3 hau2
Yaledong háu
Definition
A market stall, booth, or small shop.
colloquialshoppingwork
How it's used
Refers specifically to a small, often temporary or semi-permanent retail space found in markets or along streets. While it can technically refer to a business in a broader sense, it carries a strong connotation of a humble, owner-operated setup rather than a corporate enterprise. It is the standard term for the individual vendor spots within a wet market.
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go3個goExamples
He opened a stall at the market to sell vegetables.
What time does your stall close today?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 舖頭, which usually refers to a more permanent, enclosed shop or storefront. Using 檔口 for a large, established business sounds dismissive or inaccurate.
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