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Definition
Social networking site; a social media website.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to platforms like Facebook or Instagram rather than general internet forums. While the term is standard, younger speakers often just use the English name of the specific platform or simply call them social media. It is a formal-sounding term that is perfectly acceptable in casual conversation when discussing the category as a whole.
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Which social networking sites do you like to use?
He is always posting photos on social networking sites.
Common phrases
browse social networking sites
manage a social networking site
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or Signal, as those are categorized as 通訊軟件 instead.
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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.
