kap1 gun2吸管
Jyutpingkap1 gun2
Yalekāp gún
Definition
Drinking straw; a hollow tube used to suck up liquids.
colloquialdrinkdaily actions
How it's used
People in Hong Kong often use the term 飲管 instead of 吸管 in daily life. While 吸管 is understood, it sounds slightly more formal or technical, whereas 飲管 is the standard household term used in restaurants and shops.
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zi1支jīExamples
Remember to ask for a straw when you drink iced lemon tea.
How are you supposed to drink your beverage without a straw?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 吸管 because it matches the Mandarin term, but you will sound much more natural and local if you use 飲管.
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