wai4 taa1 naai5維他奶维他奶
Jyutpingwai4 taa1 naai5
Yalewàih tā náaih
Definition
Vitasoy; a brand of soy milk, beverages, and desserts from Hong Kong.
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How it's used
Vitasoy is so iconic in Hong Kong that it is often used as a generic term for soy milk drinks, similar to how brands like Kleenex are used for tissues. It carries a strong sense of local nostalgia, representing a quintessential childhood snack for many generations. While the brand produces many flavors, the original malted soy milk remains the most classic association.
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I love drinking a carton of Vitasoy in the morning.
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Common phrases
a carton of Vitasoy
Vitasoy International Holdings
Common mistake
Do not confuse the brand name with the generic term for soy milk, which is 豆漿. Using 維他奶 to refer to any soy milk made by other companies is common in casual speech but technically inaccurate.
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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.
