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Definition
To open trading on a financial market, or to set the odds as a bookmaker in gambling.
- to open the market for trading of stocks, commodities, or securities
- to set gambling odds or act as the bookmaker in a betting game
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of stock market trading hours, this term refers to the specific moment when the exchange begins daily operations. While it shares the same characters as the gambling term for setting up a betting pool, the financial usage is strictly about the opening bell or the start of the trading session.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the opening of a physical shop or business, as that would be 開舖. It is specifically reserved for financial markets or, in a different context, setting up a gambling game.
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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.
