hau6 wun4後援后援
Jyutpinghau6 wun4
Yalehauh wùhn
Definition
Back-up, support, or reinforcement provided behind the scenes.
neutralpeoplework
How it's used
Often used in the context of fan culture or organized events to describe the people or resources providing assistance from behind the scenes. Unlike general support, it implies a structured or designated role rather than just casual help.
Examples
There is a lot of support helping out for this event.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean emotional support between friends, as it sounds too formal or institutional. For personal emotional support, use 支援 or 支持 instead.
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Grammar guides
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