baak3 fan6 bei2百分比
Jyutpingbaak3 fan6 bei2
Yalebaak fahn béi
Definition
Percentage; a proportion expressed as a fraction of one hundred.
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How it's used
While this term is the direct translation of percentage, it is often used in formal or technical contexts. In casual daily speech, Hong Kongers frequently prefer using the word ％ directly or simply saying 幾多成 to express proportions.
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The success percentage of this plan is very low.
Related words
Common phrases
high percentage
calculate the percentage
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word when they simply mean a portion or a share, but it specifically refers to a mathematical ratio based on one hundred. For general portions, use 比例 instead.
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Grammar guides
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