muk6 kek6木屐
Jyutpingmuk6 kek6
Yalemuhk kehk
Definition
Wooden clogs; shoes with soles made of wood.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Refers specifically to traditional wooden footwear, often associated with historical daily life or as cultural souvenirs. While once common in rural areas, it is now rarely worn as functional footwear in modern urban Hong Kong.
Measure word
deoi3對deuiExamples
People used to make a lot of noise when walking in clogs.
Do you still have any clogs at home?
Related words
Common phrases
to wear clogs
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Grammar guides
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