bit6 hou6別號别号
Jyutpingbit6 hou6
Yalebiht houh
Definition
An alias, nickname, pseudonym, or title distinct from one's official name.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a moniker or epithet that is widely recognized by the public or a specific circle, rather than just a casual pet name between friends. It often highlights a distinctive trait, skill, or achievement that defines the person in the eyes of others. While it can be self-chosen, it is frequently bestowed by the media or peers as a form of branding.
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He has a nickname called 'Big Eater', he never feels full no matter how much he eats.
Do you know which celebrity has the nickname 'Queen of Transformation'?
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Common phrases
to possess a nickname
a famous or catchy nickname
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 綽號, which is a more informal or even teasing nickname. 別號 carries a slightly more formal or professional weight, often used in journalism or public discourse to describe someone's reputation.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
