hoi1 si5開市开市
Jyutpinghoi1 si5
Yalehōi síh
Definition
To open for trading or business.
- technicalto open for trading in the stock and securities market
- to reopen a shop for business after a holiday, especially Lunar New Year
colloquialmoneywork
How it's used
Beyond the financial context, this term is deeply tied to the Lunar New Year tradition where business owners hold a small ceremony to mark the first day of trading or sales after the holiday. It carries a sense of auspiciousness and hope for prosperity in the coming year. When used for retail, it specifically refers to the first day of operation after a closure period rather than just the daily opening time.
Examples
What time does the stock market open today?
The shop will resume business tomorrow after the Lunar New Year.
Related words
Common phrases
resuming business after Lunar New Year
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 開舖, which simply means to open a shop for the day. 開市 implies a formal or seasonal resumption of business, often following a holiday break.
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Grammar guides
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- 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.
