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Yalehōi jēung
Definition
To open a new business, or to start a business for the day.
colloquialworkshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to the grand opening or the commencement of operations for a commercial entity. It carries a sense of celebration or public announcement, often associated with promotional activities like discounts or lion dances. Unlike the general term 開門, which simply means to unlock a door or start the day's trading, this implies a formal launch.
Examples
That new shop is opening for business next week.
Do you know when they are opening for business?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for opening a simple object like a bottle or a book, where you should use 開 instead. It is strictly reserved for business entities or shops starting their operations.
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