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Definition
Maxim's, a prominent food and beverage restaurant group based in Hong Kong.
colloquialfooddim sum
How it's used
Refers specifically to the massive catering conglomerate that dominates the local dining scene, ranging from casual fast food to high end banquet halls. It is a household name often used as a default choice for family gatherings or quick meals. When people mention it, they are usually referring to the brand's ubiquitous presence across the city rather than a single specific location.
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gaan1間gānExamples
Shall we go to Maxim's for dim sum tonight?
Maxim's mooncakes are really famous.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.



