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Definition
Sprite; a brand of lemon-lime flavored carbonated soft drink.
colloquialdrink
How it's used
Brand names for soft drinks are used as common nouns in daily speech. It is perfectly natural to ask for a specific brand rather than using a generic term for soda. When ordering at a restaurant, you can simply say the brand name followed by the request for ice or a specific size.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
I want to buy a bottle of Sprite to quench my thirst.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
