mou4 sin3 soeng5 mong5無線上網无线上网
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Definition
Wi-Fi or wireless internet connection.
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How it's used
While the term literally translates to wireless internet, most people in Hong Kong simply use the English loanword Wi-Fi in daily speech. Using the full phrase sounds slightly more formal or technical, often appearing on signs or in official service descriptions. You will hear it most frequently when asking staff about internet availability in public spaces.
Examples
Does this coffee shop provide Wi-Fi?
My phone can't connect to the Wi-Fi, it's so annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
provide Wi-Fi
connect to Wi-Fi
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with mobile data, which is usually referred to as 數據. If you are asking for a connection in a restaurant, using Wi-Fi is much more natural than saying the full phrase.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
