jit6 zyu1 gu1 lik1熱朱古力热朱古力
Jyutpingjit6 zyu1 gu1 lik1
Yaleyiht jyū gū līk
Definition
Hot chocolate.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Ordering this in a local cha chaan teng often results in a drink made with cocoa powder and evaporated milk, which has a distinct, creamy texture compared to Western style hot chocolate. It is a staple comfort drink during winter months. While it is a direct loan translation, it is the standard term used across all social settings.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Do you prefer drinking hot chocolate or coffee?
Related words
Common phrases
iced chocolate
Common mistake
Avoid using the Mandarin term 熱巧克力, as it sounds unnatural and overly formal in a Hong Kong context. Stick to the Cantonese specific term 熱朱古力 to sound like a local.
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