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Definition
Milkshake; a cold, sweet drink made by blending milk, sugar, and flavorings.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
This term is a direct loan translation from English and is used almost exclusively in the context of fast food or dessert shops. It is rarely used to describe homemade drinks unless they are specifically modeled after the thick, blended style found in Western-style restaurants. You will find it most commonly paired with standard flavors like chocolate or strawberry.
Measure word
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I want to drink a chocolate milkshake.
Is the milkshake at this shop good?
Related words
Common phrases
chocolate milkshake
strawberry milkshake
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
