zi3 nang4 din6 waa2智能電話智能电话
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Definition
Smartphone
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How it's used
While 智能電話 is the formal term, most people in daily life simply refer to it as 手機. Using the full term can sound slightly technical or like a product description in a store. If you want to sound more natural, stick to 手機 for general conversation.
Measure word
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When did you buy your smartphone?
He is always busy playing with his smartphone.
Related words
Common phrases
to change to a new smartphone
to use a smartphone
Common mistake
Learners often try to translate phone brands or specific models using 智能電話, but it is more common to just say the brand name or use 手機 followed by the model.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
