saan1 pou3閂鋪闩铺
Jyutpingsaan1 pou3
Yalesāan pou
Definition
To close a shop for the day, or to close down a business permanently.
- to close a shop at the end of the day
- to close down a business permanently; to go out of business
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of shutting down a business for the day, rather than just locking a door. It carries a sense of finality for the business hours. While 閂門 is a general term for closing any door, 閂鋪 is exclusively used for retail or service establishments.
Examples
Has the boss closed the shop yet?
We are closing the shop at nine tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
preparing to close the shop
closing the shop and finishing work
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
