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Definition
Ratio or rate; the comparison between two quantities showing their relative scale.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal, academic, or professional contexts such as finance, urban planning, or statistics. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation where people would prefer more specific terms like 比例 for general proportions or percentages.
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The turnover rate of this company is very high.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 比率 with 比例. While 比例 refers to a general proportion or scale, 比率 specifically denotes a rate or ratio between two different units or quantities, often involving time or a specific standard.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
