haam4 dip2鹹碟咸碟
Jyutpinghaam4 dip2
Yalehàahm díp
Definition
Pornographic DVD or CD.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to physical optical media like VCDs or DVDs containing adult content. It reflects a specific era of Hong Kong media consumption before the prevalence of high speed internet streaming. While the term is still widely understood, it is increasingly dated as physical media has largely been replaced by digital platforms.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Did you ever sneak a look at porn discs when you were little?
He has a large collection of porn discs at home.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of salty food. The term is informal and carries a slightly illicit or mischievous tone, so it should be avoided in professional or formal settings.
Grammar color guide
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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.
