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Definition
Gallon; a unit of liquid volume in the imperial and US customary systems.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from English and is primarily used in technical, scientific, or specific trade contexts where imperial measurements are still referenced. In everyday Hong Kong life, metric units like 公升 are overwhelmingly more common for measuring liquids. You will mostly encounter this in automotive contexts or when dealing with imported goods that retain original packaging labels.
Examples
How many gallons of water can this bucket hold?
I bought two gallons of gasoline back.
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Common mistake
Be aware that there is a significant difference between the British imperial gallon and the American gallon, which can cause confusion in technical or cooking contexts. Always clarify which standard is being used if precision matters.
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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.
