daa2 gei1 faat3 siu1 jau2打機發燒友打机发烧友
Jyutpingdaa2 gei1 faat3 siu1 jau2
Yaledá gēi faat sīu yáu
Definition
An avid video game player; a video game fanatic.
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How it's used
The term combines the casual verb for playing games with a loanword from Japanese, which has become deeply embedded in Cantonese to describe someone obsessed with a specific hobby. While it is most commonly applied to gaming, it can be used for any niche interest, such as photography or hi-fi audio equipment. It carries a slightly positive or neutral connotation of being passionate and knowledgeable rather than just addicted.
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He is a video game fanatic and never sleeps.
You like gaming so much, are you a video game fanatic?
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Common phrases
super video game fanatic
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being a professional gamer or a game developer, as it specifically emphasizes the intensity of the person's hobbyist interest.
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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.
