maan6 sau3 leoi4 deon1曼秀雷敦
Jyutpingmaan6 sau3 leoi4 deon1
Yalemaahn sau lèuih dēun
Definition
Mentholatum, a brand and company known for health and personal care products.
colloquialhealth
How it's used
Refers specifically to the brand of medicated ointment that is a household staple in Hong Kong. People often use the brand name as a generic term for any similar menthol-based topical balm, regardless of the actual manufacturer. It is frequently associated with soothing insect bites or minor skin irritations.
Examples
Do you have any Mentholatum at home?
I applied some Mentholatum to the wound.
Common phrases
Mentholatum ointment
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
