jin3 mak6燕麥燕麦
Jyutpingjin3 mak6
Yaleyin mahk
Definition
Oats; a type of cereal grain commonly eaten for breakfast.
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How it's used
Often associated with health conscious diets or quick morning meals in Hong Kong. It is frequently sold in instant or quick cook formats in local supermarkets. When referring to the drinkable version, people often use the term 燕麥奶.
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hap6盒haphExamples
I like to eat oats for breakfast in the morning.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
