Definition
香港脚 is the colloquial Chinese term for athlete's foot (tinea pedis), a fungal skin infection between the toes. The name comes from the widespread occurrence in Hong Kong during the colonial era due to hot, humid weather and soldiers wearing boots. While the literal translation is 'Hong Kong foot,' it is not a geographic term — it refers to the medical condition itself and is used informally in everyday speech.
n.
(colloquial) athlete's footHong Kong foot (fungal foot infection)
Examples
- 香港脚。Tā yīnwèi chuān shī xié dé le Xiāng Gǎng jiǎo.He got athlete's foot because he wore wet shoes.
- 香港脚。Zhìliáo Xiāng Gǎng jiǎo de yào zài yàodiàn jiù néng mǎi dào.You can buy medicine for athlete's foot at the pharmacy.
- 香港脚，。Cháoshī tiānqì róngyì yǐnfā Xiāng Gǎng jiǎo, yào zhùyì bǎochí jiǎobù gānshuǎng.Humid weather easily triggers athlete's foot; you should keep your feet dry.
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