hoi1 dong3開檔开档

Jyutpinghoi1 dong3

Yalehōi dong

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To set up a stall or booth to start business; to open for the day.

colloquialworkplaces

How it's used

Originally referring to physical market stalls, this term has evolved to describe starting any small-scale business or even just beginning a work shift for the day. It carries a casual, industrious tone that implies the physical act of preparing a workspace for customers. You will often hear it used by street vendors or people running small shops to signal that they are ready for the day.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋ziu1朝zou2早baat3八dim2點zau6就heoi3去hoi1開dong3檔laa3喇。

They go to set up their stall at eight in the morning.

nei5你gam1今jat6日gei2幾dim2點hoi1開dong3檔aa4呀？

What time are you starting business today?

Common phrases

zeon2準si4時hoi1開dong3檔

to open the stall on time

zeon2準bei6備hoi1開dong3檔

to prepare for opening the stall

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 開舖, which usually refers to opening a formal brick and mortar shop. 開檔 specifically evokes the image of setting up a temporary or smaller stall, making it sound more grounded and informal.