Hong Kong English: Lexical Variations Flashcards by Tom Greenhouse | Brainscape

Q

What is the Hong-Kong English word for Neighbourhood?

A

“Kaifong”

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the etymology of the word “Kaifong”

A

Initially from Cantonese with a “g” sound instead of a “k”

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly

Q

What is the Hong-Kong English word for “stamp”?

A

“Chop”

How well did you know this?

1

Not at all

2

3

4

5

Perfectly