摊
spread out; stall; share;分摊; cook thin
Meanings
6 senses · 30 examplesverb
to spread out; to unfold; to lay flat
Used for physically spreading objects or metaphorically revealing things.
He spread all the documents out on the table.
Please spread out the map so we can study the route.
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When the negotiations reached the final stage, both sides finally showed their cards.
She spread the quilt on the bed to dry.
Once many issues are laid out on the table, they become much easier to resolve.
noun
stall; vendor's stand; booth
Often used with the suffix 儿 (r) to form 摊儿 (tānr) in spoken language.
There are many snack stalls in the night market.
The apples at that fruit stand are very fresh.
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He set up a street stall selling socks by the roadside.
When the urban management officers came, the street vendors hurriedly packed up their stalls.
This stall has a great location and does very good business.
measure word
measure word for spread-out paste-like substances
Used for thick, spread-out liquids or paste-like substances.
There's a puddle of water on the ground, be careful not to slip.
He accidentally knocked over the ink bottle, spilling a puddle of ink on the table.
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The car is leaking oil, leaving a puddle of oil stains on the ground.
A pool of blood flowed from his wound.
The child poured paint on the paper, forming a pool of bright colors.
verb
to cook (thin pancake-like foods); to fry in thin layer
Specifically refers to cooking method for thin, flat foods like pancakes or omelets.
Mom made us omelets this morning.
People from Shandong like to make pancakes with mixed grain flour.
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She's making crepes in the kitchen, and the aroma is filling the air.
You need to spread the batter evenly on the pan.
This breakfast shop is famous for its pancakes.
verb
to share; to apportion; to distribute
Often used in the context of sharing responsibilities, costs, or tasks.
We'll split the travel expenses equally.
The company decided to have each department share part of the loss.
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We need to share these tasks together.
They split the rent according to their income ratio.
The boss assigned all the extra work to the new employees.
verb
to fall to; to encounter; to meet with
Usually used for unfortunate events or burdens that one must bear.
So much work has fallen on him alone; he can barely stand it.
Unfortunately, this responsibility has fallen on me.
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Why do all the bad luck things happen to our family?
If there's a problem, we all need to share the consequences together.
He didn't expect to get stuck with such trouble.