gun3 zong1罐裝罐装
Jyutpinggun3 zong1
Yalegun jōng
Definition
Canned; packaged in a can, usually referring to food or beverages.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the packaging method rather than the contents themselves. It is frequently used as a prefix for common beverages like 啤酒 or 汽水 to distinguish them from bottled or fountain versions. While it implies the item is sealed in metal, it is rarely used for non-food items.
Examples
I want to buy two cans of cola to drink at home.
Do you sell canned coffee here?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe items in glass jars or plastic bottles, as those require different descriptors like 樽裝.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
