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Definition
Yogurt; a fermented milk product.
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How it's used
While 酸奶 is widely understood due to the influence of Mandarin media and imported products, local speakers typically prefer the term 乳酪 when referring to yogurt in a supermarket or cafe context. Using 酸奶 can sometimes sound like you are reading a label from a mainland Chinese brand rather than using natural Cantonese vocabulary.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 酸奶 with 酸乳酪, but in Hong Kong, simply saying 乳酪 is the most natural way to refer to yogurt. Avoid using 酸奶 in formal settings or when asking for specific dairy products in a local shop.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
