gong2 sik1港式
Jyutpinggong2 sik1
Yalegóng sīk
Definition
Hong Kong style; featuring characteristics created, popularised, or adapted in Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Use this term to highlight items, food, or cultural habits that have been adapted or invented locally to suit the pace and taste of the city. It often implies a fusion of East and West, particularly in culinary contexts like cha chaan teng menus. It is rarely used to describe people, focusing instead on inanimate objects, design aesthetics, or food.
Examples
Do you like drinking Hong Kong style milk tea?
The decor in this restaurant has a very Hong Kong style feel.
Related words
Common phrases
Hong Kong style milk tea
Hong Kong style flavor/vibe
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe people or their behavior, as it is strictly for objects, food, or styles. Using it to describe a person can sound confusing or nonsensical to native speakers.
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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.
