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Hong Kong Code-mixing Dictionary

A contemporary Cantonese-English dictionary


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package

Definition: A code-mixing term used by native Hong Kongers to refer to the set of qualities and background that a person has, which may not be what people are looking for in a relationship.

Usage: E.g. 康堤package非常之好 比個ex咁公開放暗箭都冇出聲好有品 (Constance Chan's package is very good and she did not even say much when her ex-boyfriend back-stabbed her so openly.)

Synonym: 個人條件

Reference: https://www.threads.com/share/BARuUezR1c

fat chicken meal

Definition: Originated from an early pension scheme offered by the Hong Kong government in the 2000's, this is a Kongish code-mixing phrase used by working class Hong Kongers to refer to a very generous voluntary severance package. Also known as the "golden handshake".

Usage: E.g. Let's apply for a fat chicken meal and retire early!

Synonym: 肥雞餐

Reference: https://zolimacitymag.com/pop-cantonese-fat-chicken-meal-肥雞餐-language-hong-kong/

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