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Definition
Plastic bottle.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to bottles made of plastic, which are ubiquitous in Hong Kong for holding water, tea, or soft drinks. It is often used in the context of environmental awareness and recycling campaigns, where people are encouraged to sort their waste properly. The term is straightforward and carries no hidden nuances, functioning exactly like its English counterpart.
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Remember to take the plastic bottle for recycling.
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Common phrases
plastic bottle recycling
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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.
