dik1 si6 gau3 gaak3的士夠格的士够格
Jyutpingdik1 si6 gau3 gaak3
Yaledīk sih gau gaak
Definition
An older transliteration for discotheque.
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How it's used
This term is a phonetic loanword from the English word disco that was popular in the late 20th century. It is now considered quite dated and is rarely used by younger generations, who prefer the more modern term 的士高 or simply disco. Using this term may make you sound like you are referencing a specific retro era of Hong Kong nightlife.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
Let's go dancing at that disco tonight.
Related words
Common phrases
go to the disco
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 的士 which means taxi. Even though they share the first two characters, the context of nightlife makes the meaning clear.
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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.
