mai1咪
Jyutpingmai1
Yalemāi
Definition
Microphone; a device used to record or amplify sound.
colloquialtechnologycommunication
How it's used
This is a direct loanword from the English word mic. It is the standard way to refer to a microphone in casual conversation, whereas the full form 咪高峰 is often reserved for more formal contexts or when clarity is needed. It is frequently used in the context of karaoke or public speaking events.
Measure word
zi1支jīExamples
Speak louder, the microphone isn't picking up your voice.
Who bought this microphone?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this noun with the imperative particle 咪, which is a contraction of 唔好 used to tell someone not to do something.
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Grammar guides
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