mak6 zing1麥精麦精
Jyutpingmak6 zing1
Yalemahk jīng
Definition
Malt drink; a beverage made of processed and flavored malt extract.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used to refer to the specific malt-based drink produced by the brand Vita. While it literally translates to malt extract, it functions as a proper noun for this specific product in the minds of most locals. It is a nostalgic childhood staple often associated with school tuck shops and local convenience stores.
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