mong5 lou6網路网路
Jyutpingmong5 lou6
Yalemóhng louh
Definition
Digital network; a system that links computers together to enable communication.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
While 網路 is technically correct, most Hongkongers prefer using the English loanword 網絡 or simply saying 網 for internet connectivity. Using 網路 can sometimes sound slightly more formal or influenced by written Chinese conventions compared to the more common spoken usage.
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go3個goExamples
The company network is down, I can't get any work done.
Can your home network connect to the server?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 網上, which refers to the state of being online or on the internet rather than the physical or logical network infrastructure itself.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
