gwok3 fo3國貨国货
Jyutpinggwok3 fo3
Yalegwok fo
Definition
Domestic goods, which in Hong Kong specifically refers to products manufactured in China.
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How it's used
Historically, this term carried a strong patriotic connotation, often used in slogans to encourage support for domestic manufacturing. In modern Hong Kong, it is frequently used to describe goods imported from mainland China, sometimes with a neutral tone but occasionally implying a specific price point or quality expectation. It is less common in casual conversation than simply saying 中國製造.
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di1啲dīExamples
The quality of these Chinese products is actually not bad.
Do you use Chinese products at home?
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Common phrases
Chinese products store
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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.
