aat3 suk1 gei1壓縮機压缩机

Jyutpingaat3 suk1 gei1

Yaleaat sūk gēi

名詞

Definition

Compressor; a machine that compresses gas to increase its pressure.

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How it's used

This term is used primarily in technical or industrial contexts, such as when discussing air conditioning units, refrigerators, or pneumatic tools. While it is a direct translation of the English word, native speakers often simply refer to the component as the motor or pump if they are not specifically discussing the mechanical compression process. It is a formal noun that rarely appears in casual conversation unless a specific appliance has malfunctioned.

Measure word

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Examples

bou6部laang5冷hei3氣gei1機aat3壓suk1縮gei1機waai6壞zo2咗，hou2好jit6熱aa4呀。

The air conditioner's compressor is broken, it's so hot.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊dou6度jau5有dak1得zing2整aat3壓suk1縮gei1機？

Do you know where one can get a compressor fixed?

Common phrases

aat3壓suk1縮gei1機jau4油

compressor oil

gang1更wun6換aat3壓suk1縮gei1機

replace the compressor

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general pumps like 泵, but a pump is usually for liquids while a compressor is specifically for gases. Using it to describe a water pump will sound incorrect to a technician.