maan6 bou2 lou6萬寶路万宝路
Jyutpingmaan6 bou2 lou6
Yalemaahn bóu louh
Definition
Marlboro, the brand of cigarettes.
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How it's used
Smokers in Hong Kong frequently shorten the brand name to just 萬. When asking someone what they smoke, it is common to use the verb 食 followed by the particle 開 to indicate a habitual preference.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
Related words
Common phrases
a pack of Marlboro
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