jik6 meng2譯名译名
Jyutpingjik6 meng2
Yaleyihk méng
Definition
A translated name or term, often transliterated phonetically.
neutralcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Refers specifically to the localized version of a foreign name, often used for celebrities, politicians, or brand names in Hong Kong. It is distinct from a literal translation because it frequently prioritizes phonetic approximation over semantic meaning. You will hear this most often when discussing international news or entertainment.
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Do you know what the translated name of this celebrity is?
Related words
Common phrases
official translated name
common translated name
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the translation of common nouns or objects, as it is strictly reserved for proper names and titles.
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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.
