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Definition
Gram; a unit of mass or weight equal to one-thousandth of a kilogram.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific, medical, or formal commercial contexts where precise measurements are required. In daily market settings, Hong Kongers almost exclusively use 斤 or 両 instead of grams. You will rarely hear someone ask for a specific number of grams when buying groceries at a wet market.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual weight descriptions, as it sounds overly clinical or academic in a social setting. Stick to traditional units like 斤 or 両 for everyday food items.
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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.
