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Definition
Earl Grey tea.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the black tea blend scented with bergamot oil. It is a staple in Hong Kong style cafes and tea houses, often served as a premium option compared to standard milk tea. The name is a direct phonetic loan translation that has become standard across all levels of society.
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Do you like drinking Earl Grey tea?
I want to go buy a cup of Earl Grey tea to drink today.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
