bou2 lai6 loi4寶麗萊宝丽莱
Jyutpingbou2 lai6 loi4
Yalebóu laih lòih
Definition
Polaroid, the brand of instant cameras and film, or an instant photo itself.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to instant film cameras, often used as a generic term for any brand of instant camera in Hong Kong. It carries a strong association with retro aesthetics and physical keepsakes in an era dominated by digital photography.
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Have you brought your Polaroid on the trip yet?
Taking photos with a Polaroid has a very nostalgic feel.
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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.
