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Hong Kong Code-mixing Dictionary

A contemporary Cantonese-English dictionary


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keep fit

Definition: A code-mixing phrase used by native Hong Kongers to refer to staying healthy and in good shape by doing physical exercise. Usage: E.g. 平時食咁多野又忙住做野,要keep fit先得架!(If you eat a lot regularly and are busy working all the time, you should keep fit!)Synonym: 保持身體健康 Reference: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Za8b2zE0uYg

keep

Definition: (verb) A code-mixing term meaning to continue doing or retain control of something. Usage: E.g. 日日keep fit先會健康架。 E.g. 你D身材keep得幾好喎。 E.g. 我地以後keep contact啦。 E.g. 不如keep in touch好唔好?Synonym: 保持Reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uxrKXQowtvk
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