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Definition
Duty-free shop.
neutralshoppingtravel
How it's used
This term is almost exclusively used in the context of international travel, specifically at airports or border crossings. While it functions as a noun, it is frequently paired with verbs like 逛 or 買嘢 to describe the act of shopping before boarding a flight. It carries a specific association with luxury goods, alcohol, and tobacco products that are exempt from local excise taxes.
Measure word
gaan1間gānExamples
I bought a bottle of perfume at the duty-free shop.
Related words
Common phrases
browse a duty-free shop
Grammar color guide
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