tai2 dong3睇檔睇档
Jyutpingtai2 dong3
Yaletái dong
Definition
To look after and run a stall or a shop.
colloquialworkshopping
How it's used
Originally referring to street hawker stalls, this term is now used for any small business or retail shop. It carries a sense of personal responsibility, implying that the person is the one currently in charge of operations and sales. It is rarely used for large corporate retail chains where staff are merely employees.
Examples
Mom asked me to help look after the stall today.
Can you handle looking after the stall all by yourself?
Related words
Common phrases
to help look after the stall
to look after the stall alone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睇舖, which is often used for slightly larger, more permanent shops, though they are frequently interchangeable in casual speech.
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Grammar guides
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