hang4桁
Jyutpinghang4
Yalehàhng
Definition
To spread out, extend, or open up.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Primarily describes the act of unfolding or setting up something that is usually folded or packed away, such as a stall, a map, or a piece of fabric. It carries a sense of physical expansion or preparation for display. The phrase 朝桁晚拆 is a classic idiom used to describe the daily routine of street hawkers who must set up and dismantle their stalls every single day.
Examples
He sets up a stall on the street to sell things.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 攤 which is more general for spreading things out, whereas 桁 specifically implies the action of setting up a structure or unfolding something to its full extent.
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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.
