maa1 zong1孖裝孖装
Jyutpingmaa1 zong1
Yalemā jōng
Definition
Twin pack; a package containing two of the same item.
colloquialshoppingmoney
How it's used
Primarily used in retail and supermarket contexts to describe products sold in pairs for a discounted price. It implies a cost-saving benefit compared to buying individual items. While it specifically refers to a pair, it is sometimes used loosely for any multi-pack deal, though strictly speaking, it should be two items.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This shampoo is currently on a twin pack promotion.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 孖胎, which refers to twins in a biological sense. Using 孖裝 to describe people will sound very strange and potentially offensive.
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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.
