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Definition
Werewolf; a mythical creature from European folklore that transforms from a human into a wolf-like monster.
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How it's used
Beyond the mythical creature, this term is widely used to refer to the popular social deduction party game often called Werewolf or Mafia. When discussing the game, it is common to hear people talk about strategies or specific roles like the seer or the witch. It carries a sense of suspense and deception, whether in fiction or at a game night.
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Which role do you like to play when you play Werewolf?
The werewolf in that movie is really scary.
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Common phrases
to play the Werewolf game
to transform into a werewolf
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for a ruthless or ambitious person, which is sometimes used in business contexts to describe a 'wolf-like' individual; in Cantonese, it is almost exclusively reserved for the mythical monster or the party game.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
