ho2 hau2 ho2 lok6可口可樂可口可乐
Jyutpingho2 hau2 ho2 lok6
Yalehó háu hó lohk
Definition
Coca-Cola; a popular brand of dark brown, carbonated soft drink.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
People often shorten the name to 可樂 in casual conversation, which is universally understood to refer to Coca-Cola unless specified otherwise. While it is a specific brand, it has become the generic term for cola-flavored sodas in Hong Kong. It is also a staple ingredient in local tea restaurants, particularly when boiled with ginger and lemon as a home remedy for colds.
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Do you prefer drinking Coca-Cola or Pepsi?
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