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Jyutpingdong3 wai2
Yaledong wái
Definition
A stall, booth, or space reserved for a vendor.
colloquialshoppingplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a small, often temporary, retail space or booth found in markets or street fairs. It carries a sense of informality compared to a permanent shop or store. While often used for physical stalls, it can also describe a designated spot or position in a larger market area.
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Do you know which stall sells soft drinks?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the same word used in a mechanical context, where it refers to a gear position in a vehicle or a setting on a machine.
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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.
