aat3 hei3壓氣压气
Jyutpingaat3 hei3
Yaleaat hei
Definition
To compress air.
colloquialtechnologywork
How it's used
Primarily used in industrial or technical contexts involving machinery, pneumatic tools, or engineering. It acts as a verb describing the mechanical process of increasing air pressure rather than a general term for breathing or air movement.
Examples
Have you checked the air compression device yet?
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Grammar guides
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