mai5 pou3米舖米铺
Jyutpingmai5 pou3
Yalemáih pou
Definition
Rice store; a shop that sells rice.
colloquialplacesfood
How it's used
Historically, this refers specifically to shops selling bulk rice, which were once ubiquitous in Hong Kong neighborhoods. Nowadays, the term is quite nostalgic as most people buy rice at supermarkets or convenience stores. Using this word often evokes a sense of old-fashioned community life.
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gaan1間gānExamples
My mom went to the rice store downstairs to buy rice.
Related words
Common phrases
neighborhood rice store
long-established rice store
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 士多, which is a general convenience store. While a 米舖 might sell other dry goods, its primary identity is centered on rice.
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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.
