bit6 cing1別稱别称

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Yalebiht chīng

名詞

Definition

An alternative name, alias, or nickname.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to a secondary name or moniker used in addition to a formal or primary name. It is common in contexts describing geographical locations, historical figures, or literary titles. While it functions as a noun, it is slightly more formal than using terms like 花名, which often carries a more casual or playful connotation.

Measure word

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Examples

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知hoeng1香gong2港jau5有me1咩bit6別cing1稱aa4呀？

Do you know any nicknames for Hong Kong?

ni1呢go3個dei6地fong1方jau5有go3個hou2好ceot1出meng2名ge3嘅bit6別cing1稱。

This place has a very famous alternative name.

Common phrases

gwong2廣wai4為jan4人zi1知ge3嘅bit6別cing1稱

a widely known nickname

bit6別cing1稱zou6做

to be known as

Common mistake

Avoid using this to refer to a person's informal nickname among friends, as that is better expressed as 花名 or 綽號. Using 別稱 in a casual social setting can sound overly academic or stiff.