baak3 fan6 sou3百分數百分数
Jyutpingbaak3 fan6 sou3
Yalebaak fahn sou
Definition
Percentage; a number expressed as a fraction of 100.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the numerical value expressed as a percentage, whereas 百分比 is more commonly used to describe the concept of a percentage or a rate. In casual conversation, people often just use the English word percentage or simply refer to the ratio itself.
Measure word
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How is this percentage calculated?
There are many percentages in his report.
Related words
Common phrases
calculate a percentage
display a percentage
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 百分數 with 百分比, but 百分數 is the specific number itself, while 百分比 is the rate or proportion. Using them interchangeably is usually understood, but they are not strictly identical in technical contexts.
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