wan6 ming4諢名诨名
Jyutpingwan6 ming4
Yalewahn mìhng
Definition
Nickname
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How it's used
While 諢名 is the formal term for a nickname, it is rarely used in casual daily speech. Most Hong Kongers prefer the English loanword 暱稱 or simply refer to a nickname as 花名. Using 諢名 might make you sound like you are reading from a classical text or a formal dictionary.
Measure word
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His nickname is really funny.
Related words
Common phrases
to give a nickname
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation with friends, as it sounds overly formal and stiff. Stick to 花名 for general use.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
