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Definition
An arcade; a gaming room or video game center.
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How it's used
This term refers specifically to a physical space dedicated to video games, often found in residential clubhouses or commercial arcades. While younger generations might simply use the English word gaming room, 打機室 remains the standard way to describe such a facility in a local context. It carries a slightly nostalgic feel compared to modern e-sports venues or internet cafes.
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He always hides in the gaming room and won't come out.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
