hoi1 pou3開鋪开铺
Jyutpinghoi1 pou3
Yalehōi pou
Definition
To open a shop for business, or to start and run a shop.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of starting or operating a retail business rather than just unlocking the door for the day. While it can mean the daily routine of opening for business, it is most frequently used when discussing the decision or process of launching a new venture. It carries a sense of entrepreneurial effort compared to just working in a shop.
Examples
The couple plans to open a shop to do business.
What time do you open the shop?
Related words
Common phrases
to open a shop for business
to close down or open a shop
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 開門, which simply means to unlock a door or open a gate. Using 開門 to describe starting a business will sound like you are physically opening a door rather than running a commercial enterprise.
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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.
