1a fanatic; an enthusiast; a ...-phile; a fan (of a hobby, pastime, a particular topic, activity or sport) | eg.: 集郵發燒友 an avid stamp collector | Std. Chin. only: 愛好者; 狂慕者 | Syn.: 迷 | Note: Used to be Cantonese-only; has now found its way to Mandarin on both sides of the Taiwan Straitsnoun