haai4 maa5鞋碼鞋码
Jyutpinghaai4 maa5
Yalehàaih máh
Definition
Shoe size.
colloquialclothingshopping
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use the word 號 to refer to shoe sizes rather than the full term 鞋碼 in casual conversation. When shopping, you can simply ask for a specific number followed by 號, such as 買對八號鞋. The term 鞋碼 is more common in formal contexts like online forms or retail inventory management.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin term 尺碼 for footwear, but in Hong Kong, 尺碼 is generally reserved for clothing sizes. Always use 號 or 鞋碼 when discussing shoes to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
