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Definition
The World Games, or historically, the Olympic Games in Hong Kong.
- technicalthe World Games, an international multi-sport event held every four years
- datedthe Olympic Games
datedplaces
How it's used
Historical usage in Hong Kong often conflated the Olympic Games with the term 世運, a practice that largely faded after the mid-1980s. Today, the term is almost exclusively encountered as a proper noun in specific locations within Kowloon City. Using it to refer to the modern Olympics will sound confusing or extremely dated to local speakers.
Examples
Do you know where Olympic Avenue is?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this term to refer to the modern Olympic Games, as it is no longer current and will cause confusion. The standard term for the Olympics is 奧運.
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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.
