bun2 dei6 faa3本地化
Jyutpingbun2 dei6 faa3
Yalebún deih fa
Definition
To localize; the process of adapting something to local culture and characteristics.
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How it's used
Focuses on the process of adapting something to fit the specific cultural or social context of a region. It is frequently used in business and marketing contexts to describe how global products are adjusted to suit local tastes or habits. Unlike the more formal or academic term 本土化, 本地化 is often used when discussing the practical application of strategies to make something feel more native or accessible.
Examples
This movie was localized very successfully and has a real Hong Kong feel.
How do you think this brand can achieve localization?
Related words
Common phrases
thoroughly localized
localization strategy
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
