soeng4 haak3常客
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Yalesèuhng haak
Definition
Frequent visitor, patron, or regular customer.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This term is used specifically for people who visit a business or establishment repeatedly, such as a restaurant, cafe, or shop. It implies a sense of familiarity and established routine between the customer and the staff. While it can be used in formal contexts, it is perfectly natural in casual conversation to describe someone who is always around.
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go3個goExamples
He is a regular at this tea restaurant.
You come so often, you have basically become a regular.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a regular
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a friend who visits your home frequently, as it sounds too commercial or transactional. For a friend who visits your house often, use terms like 成日嚟玩 instead.
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Grammar guides
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