sạp hàng
Definition
- Noun:
- Market stall / street stall: A small, often temporary, structure or table used by a vendor to display and sell goods, typically in a market, on a sidewalk, or by the roadside.
- Counter / stand: A simple, flat surface or booth for conducting retail business.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy bán hoa quả ở một sạp hàng nhỏ trong chợ. (She sells fruit at a small market stall in the market.)
- Sạp hàng báo của ông ấy nằm ở góc phố. (His newspaper stand is on the street corner.)
- Họ dựng sạp hàng mỗi sáng để bán đồ ăn sáng. (They set up a street stall every morning to sell breakfast.)
Advanced Usage
- The term often implies a modest, informal, or traditional style of retail, distinct from a permanent shop or store.
Variants and Related Words
- Quầy hàng (n): A counter, booth, or kiosk. This can sometimes be used interchangeably with "sạp hàng" but may imply a slightly more fixed or structured setup.
- Gian hàng (n): A stall, booth, or stand, often used within a larger market hall or trade fair.
Synonyms
- Stall: A stand, booth, or table for selling goods.
- Stand: A structure for displaying or selling items.
- Booth: A small, temporary structure used for selling.
Related Idioms
- : This is not a direct idiom with "sạp hàng," but the concept of a "sạp hàng" is central to the idea of small-scale, informal retail trade, often captured by these phrases meaning "to engage in small-scale vending."