gung1 hak1公克
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Yalegūng hāk
Definition
Gram; a metric unit of mass equal to one thousandth of a kilogram.
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How it's used
While technically correct in scientific or formal contexts, most locals prefer using 克 or the more common unit 斤 when shopping at wet markets. You will rarely hear people use 公克 in casual conversation, as it sounds like a direct translation from Mandarin or a textbook term. If you want to sound natural, stick to 克 for small measurements or 斤 for larger ones.
Examples
This bag of sugar needs 500 grams to be enough.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the local unit 斤, which is equivalent to 600 grams in Hong Kong, whereas one 公斤 is exactly 1000 grams.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
