hon3 faa3漢化汉化
Jyutpinghon3 faa3
Yalehon fa
Definition
To translate into Chinese, particularly games or software.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of software, video games, or digital content to describe the process of localizing or translating interfaces into Chinese. It implies a transformation of the original language to make it accessible to Chinese speakers, rather than just a literal translation of text.
Examples
Does this game have a Chinese version?
I want to find someone to help translate this document into Chinese.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe translating a simple sentence or a short paragraph, as it specifically carries a connotation of technical localization or adapting a complete product.
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Grammar guides
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