mai5 pou2米鋪米铺
Jyutpingmai5 pou2
Yalemáih póu
Definition
A shop or store that sells rice.
colloquialfoodplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional shops that sold rice by weight from large sacks. These stores have become rare in modern Hong Kong, as most people now buy pre-packaged rice from supermarkets. The term carries a nostalgic feel, often evoking memories of older residential neighborhoods.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
Related words
Common phrases
to patronize a rice shop
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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.
