pou4 hoi1蒲開蒲开
Jyutpingpou4 hoi1
Yalepòuh hōi
Definition
To hang out regularly in a particular place.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
The suffix 開 implies a habitual or repeated action that has been going on for some time. It suggests a sense of familiarity with a specific location or group of people. Using this term often signals that you are a regular at a particular spot, rather than just visiting once.
Examples
We usually hang out at this bar.
Related words
Common phrases
where do you usually hang out
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean simply visiting a place once. It specifically describes a routine habit of spending leisure time in a favorite location.
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Grammar guides
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