heoi3 kei1去Ｋ
Jyutpingheoi3 kei1
Yaleheui kēi
Definition
To go to karaoke.
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How it's used
The letter K is a common abbreviation for karaoke in Hong Kong. It functions as a verb here, so you can say 去Ｋ or 唱Ｋ interchangeably to describe the activity. It is very casual and usually implies a social outing with friends rather than a professional or formal setting.
Examples
Shall we go to karaoke together tonight?
They went to karaoke as a group and sang all night.
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or professional contexts, as it is strictly slang. Also, ensure you do not confuse it with the letter K used in other contexts, as the context of singing or going out is necessary to make the meaning clear.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
