bing1 kei4 lam4冰淇淋
Jyutpingbing1 kei4 lam4
Yalebīng kèih làhm
Definition
Ice cream.
colloquialfood
How it's used
While 冰淇淋 is understood by all Cantonese speakers, 雪糕 is the far more common term used in daily life in Hong Kong. Using 冰淇淋 can sound slightly more formal or influenced by Mandarin, whereas 雪糕 feels native and natural in almost every social setting.
Measure word
bui1杯būiExamples
The weather is so hot, I want to eat a cup of ice cream.
Related words
Common phrases
chocolate flavored ice cream
Common mistake
Learners often default to 冰淇淋 because it sounds closer to the English word, but choosing it over 雪糕 will make your speech sound less authentic and slightly stiff.
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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.
