faat3 daai6發大发大
Jyutpingfaat3 daai6
Yalefaat daaih
Definition
To expand a business; to increase the size or volume of an object.
- to expand a business for sustainable growth
- to increase the physical size or volume of an object
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the growth of a business or enterprise rather than physical size. It often implies a deliberate, strategic decision to scale up operations or take on more risk to achieve greater success. The phrase is frequently paired with 嚟做 to emphasize the active process of expansion.
Examples
His shop has expanded, and now he has hired many people to help.
How do you plan to expand this business?
Related words
Common phrases
to expand a business operation
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the physical enlargement of an object, such as inflating a balloon or enlarging a photo. For physical size, use 放大 instead.
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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.
