wu6 lyun4 mong5互聯網互联网
Jyutpingwu6 lyun4 mong5
Yalewuh lyùhn móhng
Definition
The internet; a global system of interconnected computer networks.
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Most Hong Kongers prefer using the English loanword 上網 to refer to the act of using the Internet or the Internet itself in casual conversation. 互聯網 is generally reserved for more formal contexts, such as news reports, technical discussions, or academic writing. Using it in daily chat might sound slightly stiff or overly formal.
Examples
Do you know how to disconnect from the Internet?
The Internet speed here is really slow.
Related words
Common phrases
connect to the Internet
Internet service
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
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