bin6 lei6 dim3便利店
Jyutpingbin6 lei6 dim3
Yalebihn leih dim
Definition
Convenience store.
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How it's used
Convenience stores in Hong Kong are ubiquitous and often serve as landmarks for meeting up. While they carry a wide range of snacks and drinks, they are also essential hubs for services like paying utility bills, topping up Octopus cards, and picking up online shopping parcels. The term is often shortened to just 便利 in casual speech when the context is clear.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Food at convenience stores is usually more expensive than at supermarkets.
Related words
Common phrases
go to a convenience store
buy things at a convenience store
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 士多, which refers to a traditional, smaller, often family-run neighborhood shop that feels more nostalgic and less corporate than a modern chain convenience store.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
