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Jyutpingoi3 dik6 daat6
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Definition
Adidas, the German sportswear and athletic shoe manufacturer.
colloquialclothing
How it's used
Hong Kongers almost exclusively use this transliteration when referring to the brand. While the official brand name in some regions might be written differently, the phonetic adaptation is standard for casual conversation. It is frequently used as a shorthand for any sportswear from the brand, especially footwear.
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How much did you pay for those Adidas sneakers?
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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.
