ho2 lok6可樂可乐
Jyutpingho2 lok6
Yalehó lohk
Definition
Cola; coke; a dark-brown, caffeinated, and carbonated soft drink.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Refers specifically to dark, carbonated cola drinks rather than generic sodas. While it is a loanword, it is fully integrated into daily speech and is the standard way to order the drink in any restaurant or convenience store.
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gun3罐gunExamples
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
