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Definition
Cocktail bun; a classic Hong Kong sweet bun with a filling of sugar and shredded coconut.
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How it's used
Originating from the practice of using leftover bread to make a new filling, this bun is a staple of local bakeries. The filling is a sweet, buttery coconut paste that distinguishes it from other classic items like the pineapple bun. It is almost exclusively associated with traditional Hong Kong style bakeries rather than modern upscale patisseries.
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Buy a cocktail bun to eat for breakfast.
Do you like eating cocktail buns?
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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.
