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Definition
Mousse; a foamy substance used as a culinary dish or a hair styling and cosmetic product.
- culinary mousse, a light and foamy sweet dessert or savory dish
- hair mousse or foamy cosmetic products
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How it's used
Borrowed directly from French via English, this term is almost exclusively used for the airy, whipped dessert. While it can technically refer to hair mousse, context usually makes the distinction clear, as people rarely talk about eating hair products. It is considered a loanword and is common in upscale cafes and bakeries across Hong Kong.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English word moose, the animal, which has no direct equivalent in common Cantonese usage and is usually referred to by its English name or described as a type of deer.
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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.
