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Definition
Pretz or Pocky, a brand of biscuit sticks.
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How it's used
This term is a direct loanword from the Japanese brand name Pocky or Pretz, which has become the generic term for all stick-shaped biscuit snacks in Hong Kong. It is almost exclusively used to refer to the specific brand or similar products found in convenience stores. You will rarely hear it used to describe pretzels in the Western sense, which are usually referred to by their English name.
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Common phrases
chocolate Pocky
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to soft, doughy pretzels found in bakeries or cafes, as it specifically implies the thin, crunchy, chocolate-coated or seasoned biscuit sticks.
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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.
