hon3 bou2 baau1漢堡包汉堡包
Jyutpinghon3 bou2 baau1
Yalehon bóu bāau
Definition
Hamburger; a round bun sliced in half with various fillings, usually including a meat patty.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Most people in Hong Kong simply shorten this to 漢堡 when referring to the food item in casual conversation. While it is a direct loan translation of the American food, it is treated as a standard local snack and is frequently found in cha chaan teng menus alongside local dishes.
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go3個goExamples
I want to eat a hamburger, will you come with me?
The hamburgers made at this shop are very big.
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Grammar guides
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