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Definition
Super Nintendo; the short name for the Super Famicom home game console released by Nintendo in 1990.
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How it's used
This abbreviation is the standard way to refer to the console in casual conversation. It reflects the era when gaming culture exploded in Hong Kong, and it is still used today by retro gaming enthusiasts to evoke nostalgia for the 16-bit generation.
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I loved playing the Super Nintendo when I was a kid.
Do you still have a Super Nintendo at home?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
