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Definition
To close the stock market for the day.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of the stock market to indicate the end of the trading session. While it specifically refers to the closing of the exchange, it is often used by casual investors to discuss their daily trading activities or portfolio adjustments. It functions as a verb, though it is frequently combined with other nouns to form compound terms.
Examples
The market dropped a lot after it closed today.
Do you know what time the market closes today?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 閂門, which is used for physical shops or businesses closing their doors. Using 閂門 for the stock market sounds unnatural and suggests the physical building is locking up rather than the trading system halting.
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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.
