cung2 mat6 siu2 zing1 ling4寵物小精靈宠物小精灵
Jyutpingcung2 mat6 siu2 zing1 ling4
Yalechúng maht síu jīng lìhng
Definition
Pokémon; the Japanese video game franchise and the fictional creatures featured in it.
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How it's used
While the official brand name in Hong Kong has transitioned to 精靈寶可夢 to align with global branding, the original name remains deeply embedded in the local lexicon. Most people who grew up in the nineties and early two thousands still exclusively use this term in casual conversation. It carries a strong sense of nostalgia for the original anime dub and early game releases.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
Did you play Pokemon when you were a kid?
I caught a Pokemon today.
Common phrases
play Pokemon
catch Pokemon
Common mistake
Be aware that younger generations or official marketing materials may use the newer name, so using the original term might occasionally mark you as someone who grew up with the older generation of games.
Grammar color guide
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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.
