hau2 hoeng1 tong2口香糖
Jyutpinghau2 hoeng1 tong2
Yaleháu hēung tóng
Definition
Chewing gum.
neutralfood
How it's used
While 口香糖 is the standard written term used in formal contexts or on packaging, Hong Kongers almost exclusively use 香口膠 in daily speech. The term is treated as a mass noun or counted by individual pieces, often referred to as 粒.
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nap1粒nāpRelated words
Common mistake
Using 口香糖 in casual conversation can sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a textbook, as it is the Mandarin-influenced term.
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Grammar guides
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