hoi1 taan1開攤开摊
Jyutpinghoi1 taan1
Yalehōi tāan
Definition
To set up or open a street stall for business.
colloquialworkshopping
How it's used
Refers specifically to setting up a temporary or mobile retail space, often in a market or street setting. It implies a sense of informality and mobility compared to running a permanent shop. The term is frequently used by small business owners or vendors who operate at night markets or temporary bazaars.
Examples
He will open a stall to sell clothes in Mong Kok tomorrow.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with opening a brick and mortar shop, which would be 開舖. Using 開攤 for a formal store sounds unprofessional and inaccurate.
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