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well-received

定義: A code-mixing phrase used by grassroots Hong Kongers when they want to express gratitude for something they have received, such as an email with an attachment. However, the working class Hong Kongers realise that this is probably not such a suitable term for them to use so they say 'Noted/Received with thanks'. 用法: E.g. Well-received with thanks. 同義詞: 收到參考: https://graduate.ctgoodjobs.hk/article/35656/電郵技巧|商用電郵|職場英語-10個打工仔常犯的英文email錯誤-please-kindly-well-received-with-thanks-都係錯-內附正確寫法

fun cheung

定義: With a literal meaning of pig‘s intestines, this is a code-mixing term used by westernised Hong Kongers to refer to someone who is lazy and has no progress in life. It originates from the swear word '撚樣‘ and is used as a euphemism for calling someone a dick face. 用法: E.g. Ditch me again?! This guy is such a fun cheung! (又放我飛機?呢條友仔正粉腸!)同義詞: 粉腸參考: https://jyutdictionary.com/dictionary/entry/粉腸

dive under water

定義: A Kongish code-mixing phrase that refers to someone who disappeared for a long time and no one knows where they are. 用法: E.g. A: Where did your classmate go? B: I think he dived under water.同義詞: 潛水參考: https://www.localiiz.com/post/cantonese-slang-of-the-week-diving-under-water

go scuba diving

定義: An Englishised code-mixing phrase that refers to someone who disappeared for a long time and no one knows where they went. 用法: E.g. I will be blacklisting this guy who promised to attend the conference but went scuba diving!同義詞: 潛水

lie flat

定義: Derived from the Chinese internet slang '躺平', this is an Englishised code-mixing term used to describe a lifestyle of doing as little as possible, due to knowing that there is a 'rat race' going on where everyone is competing for jobs such that it is almost impossible to keep up with the societal pressure. 用法: E.g. This exam is so difficult! I am lying flat! E.g. I am not lying flat! I must continue to find a better job!同義詞: 躺平參考: https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/things-to-do/cantonese-internet-and-texting-slang-to-use-right-now

See you tomorrow

定義: It's slang for when a person eats something and it's unsuccessfully digested. Resulting in the food being pooped out the next day still intact. 用法: I'll pass on corn or string mushrooms guys. I don't want a "see you tomorrow" situation happening tomorrow morning

Ga yau

定義: Derived from 'add oil' in Cantonese, this is a Kongish code-mixing phrase that local Hong Kongers use to express encouragement and support for another person. 用法: Ga yau! You can win this game!同義詞: 加油

fai di

定義: A romanised code-mixing phrase that Hong Kong expats use to tell someone to hurry up. The particle 'la' is often added for emphasis. 用法: Fai di la! The bus is here!同義詞: 快D啦參考: https://geoexpat.com/forum/53/thread22332-2.html

Dim gaai

定義: (Jyutping) Ask for the reason of things happened 用法: Dim gaai zeoi gan sing jat lok jyu? (點解最近成日落雨?) - Why it always rain recently?同義詞: 點解, Why, 為什麼

Return water (wui shui)

定義: To get a refund for something due to dissatisfaction. 用法: The service was so bad, that's why I wanted to wui shui. 同義詞: 回水