zung1 maa5中碼中码
Jyutpingzung1 maa5
Yalejūng máh
Definition
Medium size, typically referring to clothing or footwear.
colloquialshoppingclothing
How it's used
Retailers in Hong Kong frequently use this term when customers are browsing for clothing or accessories. It functions as a standard label for sizing, sitting between 細碼 and 大碼. While it specifically denotes size, it is rarely used to describe abstract concepts or non-physical objects.
Examples
Do you have this shirt in medium?
I usually buy medium and it fits me fine.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe people's body types, as it can sound rude or objectifying. Stick to using it strictly for items like clothing, shoes, or gloves.
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