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Definition
To partition and occupy territory, or to dominate a specific sector or market by multiple powerful forces.
- to partition and occupy territory, bypassing central government authority
- figurativeto dominate a market or sector by several powerful entities
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How it's used
Originally describing warlords holding power over specific regions, this term has evolved to describe any situation where a few dominant entities control distinct segments of a market or field. It implies a lack of central unity or competition, suggesting that each party has established a stronghold where they operate independently. It is often used to critique monopolies or fragmented power structures.
Examples
Those few big companies have carved up the market among themselves.
Are they trying to carve out their own territories in this industry?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple business competition or expansion. It specifically implies a state of division where different parties have carved out their own exclusive domains, often to the detriment of overall market integration.
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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.
