syun1 ngau4 naai5酸牛奶
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Definition
Yoghurt.
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How it's used
Most Hong Kong people simply use the English loanword 乳酪 to refer to yoghurt in daily life. 酸牛奶 is understood but sounds slightly more formal or descriptive, often appearing on product labels or in health-conscious contexts. It is rarely used in casual conversation compared to the more common term.
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bui1杯būiExamples
Do you like drinking yoghurt?
I usually eat a cup of yoghurt in the morning.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 酸牛奶 because it sounds like a direct translation, but native speakers almost exclusively use 乳酪 when talking about the food item.
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Grammar guides
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