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Definition
Bluetooth; a wireless technology standard used for exchanging data over short distances.
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How it's used
This term is a direct phonetic loan from English and is universally understood in Hong Kong. It functions primarily as a noun describing the technology itself or the connection status. When referring to the act of connecting, speakers often use the verb 連接 or simply say 連.
Examples
Have you turned on the Bluetooth on your phone yet?
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