maak1嘜唛
Jyutpingmaak1
Yalemāak
Definition
A measuring cup for uncooked rice.
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How it's used
This term is a loanword from the English word mug, specifically referring to the standard plastic measuring cup that comes with most rice cookers in Hong Kong. It functions as a specific unit of measurement for rice rather than a general container. Using it for other liquids or dry goods is uncommon, as it is almost exclusively tied to the context of preparing rice.
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Is two cups of rice enough for dinner tonight?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general word for cup, which is 杯. While a 嘜 is a type of cup, it is a specialized tool for measuring rice, whereas 杯 is used for drinking vessels or general containers.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
