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Hong Kong Code-mixing Dictionary

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Happy birthday

Definition: A code-mixing term used by native Hong Kongers who want to wish a person to really take the time in enjoying themselves on their birthday rather than being '快樂', which literally translates to 'fast pleasure'.

Usage: E.g. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to 巴打 (brother). Happy birthday to youuuuuu.

Synonym: 生日快樂

Reference: https://lihkg.com/thread/3359244/page/1

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