bo1 bun2 wai1 si6 gei2波本威士忌
Jyutpingbo1 bun2 wai1 si6 gei2
Yalebō bún wāi sih géi
Definition
Bourbon whiskey.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Bourbon is often simply referred to as 波本 in bar settings to save time. While it is a specific type of whiskey, it is frequently grouped under the broader category of 威士忌 in casual conversation. Enthusiasts often distinguish it from Scotch by its sweeter profile, which is a common talking point when ordering drinks.
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zi1支jīExamples
Do you like drinking bourbon whiskey?
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse the pronunciation of the English loanword with local terms for other spirits, so ensure the distinction between 波本 and other types like 蘇格蘭威士忌 is clear to avoid confusion at a bar.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
