mong5 man4網民网民
Jyutpingmong5 man4
Yalemóhng màhn
Definition
Netizen; an internet user.
colloquialpeopletechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to people who are active in online forums or social media comment sections. It often carries a slight nuance of collective opinion or internet culture, rather than just anyone who happens to use the web for work or email.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This piece of news has attracted a lot of discussion among netizens.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to describe someone who is simply browsing the web for information, as it implies a level of participation or social presence in online communities.
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.
