hoi1 baan6開辦开办
Jyutpinghoi1 baan6
Yalehōi baahn
Definition
To set up, start, or establish a facility, organization, or service.
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How it's used
Focuses on the administrative or formal act of launching an organization, course, or service. Unlike 搞 which is a very general term for doing or organizing something, 開辦 implies a more official or structured beginning. It is frequently used in professional or institutional contexts like schools, training programs, or business branches.
Examples
They plan to set up a new center in this district.
Do you know who is responsible for starting this course?
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Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual activities like starting a hobby or a small gathering, where 搞 or 開始 would be much more natural. It carries a sense of institutional weight that makes it sound overly formal for everyday personal tasks.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
