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Definition
Dettol; a brand of antiseptic and disinfectant liquid.
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How it's used
Hong Kongers frequently use this brand name as a generic term for any antiseptic or disinfectant liquid. It is common to hear people refer to the act of cleaning with disinfectant as using 滴露, regardless of the specific brand purchased. This reflects the deep cultural penetration of the product in local households for hygiene purposes.
Measure word
zeon1樽jēunExamples
Remember to add a little Dettol when you mop the floor.
Related words
Common phrases
Dettol antiseptic liquid
Dettol hand wash
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 滴, which means to drip or drop. While 滴露 contains the character for drip, it is exclusively used as a noun for the cleaning product.
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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.
