kuk1 kei4曲奇
Jyutpingkuk1 kei4
Yalekūk kèih
Definition
Cookie; a crisp baked sweet treat made from butter, flour, sugar, and eggs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to Western style baked biscuits, usually those with a crumbly or buttery texture. While it is a direct loanword from English, it is the standard term used in bakeries and supermarkets across Hong Kong. It is often used to distinguish these from traditional Chinese pastries like 杏仁餅.
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faai3塊faiExamples
This box of cookies smells very buttery.
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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.
