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Definition
To buy shares and become a shareholder in a listed company.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of entering into a business partnership by acquiring equity. It is commonly used in both formal business contexts and casual discussions about startups or small businesses. Unlike simply buying stocks on the open market, this term often implies a more direct or significant involvement in the company's ownership structure.
Examples
He wants to buy shares in this company, what do you think?
The boss found a few friends to buy shares and expand the business.
Related words
Common phrases
strategic investment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply buying a single stock on a trading app, as it carries a stronger connotation of becoming a partner or stakeholder in the business entity.
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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.
