faa1 meng2花名
Jyutpingfaa1 meng2
Yalefā méng
Definition
Nickname; an informal name given to a person or object for convenience or humor.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Often implies a sense of intimacy or teasing, as these names are usually given by friends or classmates rather than family members. While sometimes used neutrally, they can also be derogatory if the name highlights a physical trait or a past mistake. It is common to ask someone 叫咩花名 to inquire about their nickname.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Did you have a nickname when you were little?
His nickname is very fitting.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a professional pseudonym or a stage name, as those are more formally called 藝名 or 筆名. Using it for a formal alias can sound disrespectful or overly casual.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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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.
