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摊子
tānzi
Description
摊子是在路边卖东西的小地方，很多人在那里买水果、小吃或者衣服。
A 摊子 is a small place by the roadside where many people buy fruits, snacks, or clothes.
摊子也可以指要处理的事情，特别是很乱、很麻烦的事。
摊子 can also refer to matters that need to be dealt with, especially those that are messy or troublesome.
Meanings
摊子tānzi
a vendor's stall or stand
街角有一个卖水果的摊子。
There is a fruit stand on the street corner.
摊子tānzi
a situation or affair to deal with, often messy
他走了，留下这么大的摊子给我。
He left, leaving such a big mess for me.
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Notes
- Etymology
摊 (to spread out / stall) + 子 (noun suffix).
- Nuance
sense 2 often carries a negative feel, like a mess left behind.
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