nik1 cing1暱稱昵称
Jyutpingnik1 cing1
Yalenīk chīng
Definition
Nickname, pet name, or term of endearment.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
While often used interchangeably with 花名, 暱稱 specifically implies an affectionate or intimate name used between partners, close friends, or family members. It carries a warmer, more positive connotation compared to 花名, which can sometimes refer to a teasing or mocking nickname. Using this word signals a close emotional bond between the people involved.
Measure word
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Do you two have a special term of endearment for each other?
This term of endearment sounds very cringey.
Related words
Common phrases
to create a term of endearment
exclusive term of endearment
Common mistake
Avoid using 暱稱 to refer to a nickname given by classmates or colleagues to mock someone, as that is better described as 花名 or 外號.
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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.
