baak6 min6 fan2白麵粉白面粉
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Definition
White flour, or colloquially used to refer to heroin.
- white flour
- slangheroin
colloquialfoodslang
How it's used
While this term literally refers to wheat flour, it is also a common slang term for heroin in Hong Kong. Context is almost always sufficient to distinguish between the two, as people rarely discuss baking and illicit substances in the same breath. When referring to the baking ingredient, it is often shortened to just 麵粉 in casual conversation.
Measure word
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This bag of white flour is just right for making cakes.
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Common mistake
Be careful when using this term in casual conversation, as the slang meaning is widely understood. If you are shopping for baking supplies, it is safer and more natural to simply ask for 麵粉.
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