hoeng1 juk6香肉
Jyutpinghoeng1 juk6
Yalehēung yuhk
Definition
Dog meat, historically consumed in some Chinese communities.
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How it's used
Using this term is a euphemism to avoid saying the direct word for dog, which is considered taboo or sensitive in many contexts. It functions similarly to how other cultures might use specific culinary names for animals to distance the food from the pet. Nowadays, it is almost exclusively used in historical or anecdotal discussions rather than as a common menu item.
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dip2碟dípExamples
People used to really like eating dog meat.
Where can you even buy dog meat in Hong Kong nowadays?
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Common phrases
to eat dog meat
Common mistake
Do not use this term in casual conversation as if it were a normal food item, as it is highly controversial and illegal in Hong Kong. It is strictly a historical or descriptive term for a practice that has been banned for decades.
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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.
