火腿族
huǒ​tuǐ​zú

amateur radio operators

  • created sense approved 火腿族 · huǒ​tuǐ​zú · amateur radio operators — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    火腿族

    huǒ​tuǐ​zú

    amateur radio operators

    Amateur radio hobbyists, especially those who hold a license. Translated from the English term "radio ham"; the word "ham" was jokingly translated as [[火腿|火腿|huo3 tui3]] (ham). This group is sometimes contrasted with [[香肠族|香腸族|xiang1 chang2 zu2]], which refers to beginners or unlicensed operators.

    火腿 (literal) → 火腿 · huǒ​tuǐ · ham 族 (bound) → 族 · zú · social group

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