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Definition
Name, title, or designation used to identify people, animals, or things.
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How it's used
While this term is perfectly acceptable in formal or written contexts, it often sounds slightly stiff or overly technical in casual daily conversation. People usually prefer using the more common word 名 when referring to the name of a person or a simple object. Use this word when you need to sound more precise, such as when discussing official titles, scientific classifications, or specific product labels.
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The name of this place is very unique.
Do you know the name of this plant?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this word in everyday situations where 名 is much more natural. For example, asking for someone's name should always be 你叫咩名 instead of asking for their 名稱.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
