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Definition
Pikachu, a fictional yellow electric rodent character in the Pokémon anime series.
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How it's used
While the official name in Hong Kong is now 皮卡丘 to align with the global branding, most locals who grew up with the original Cantonese dub still refer to the character as 比卡超. Using the older name often signals that you are a long-term fan or grew up watching the series in the nineties. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia for the local audience.
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I loved watching Pikachu when I was a kid.
Do you have any Pikachu plushies at home?
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Common phrases
Pikachu plush toy
Common mistake
Be aware that younger generations or those who only follow the official modern branding might use 皮卡丘, so you may hear both versions depending on who you are talking to.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
