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Jyutpingsoeng5 mong5 doi6 lei5
Yaleséuhng móhng doih léih
Definition
Internet proxy server.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a proxy server used to bypass network restrictions or mask IP addresses. While tech-savvy users might simply use the English term proxy, this term is the standard way to describe the function in a Cantonese sentence. It is frequently used when discussing workplace IT restrictions or accessing region-locked content.
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Do you know where to find free web proxies to use?
The office computer has a web proxy installed, so I can't access many websites.
Related words
Common phrases
configure a web proxy
free web proxy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with VPN, which is a different technology often referred to as 虛擬私人網絡. Using this term to describe a VPN might lead to technical confusion among IT professionals.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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Connector
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