faat3 siu1 jau5發燒友发烧友
Jyutpingfaat3 siu1 jau5
Yalefaat sīu yáuh
Definition
An enthusiast, devoted fan, or fanatic who is deeply passionate about or obsessed with something.
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How it's used
Originally borrowed from the English term "hi-fi" through a phonetic adaptation, this word has evolved to describe anyone deeply passionate about a hobby. It implies a level of dedication that often involves spending significant time or money on specialized equipment. It carries a slightly more sophisticated or "pro" nuance compared to just calling someone a fan.
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He is a photography enthusiast and goes out to take photos all the time.
Are you an audiophile?
Related words
Common phrases
audiophile
photography enthusiast
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of having a fever, which is 發燒. While the word contains the characters for fever, it is strictly used for hobbies and interests.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
