bou6 gin6部件
Jyutpingbou6 gin6
Yalebouh gihn
Definition
A component, part, or element of a machine, object, or Chinese character.
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How it's used
Primarily used in technical or formal contexts, such as describing hardware, machinery, or complex systems. While it can refer to parts of a Chinese character, it is less common in everyday casual conversation than terms like 零件 or 部分.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 零件, which specifically refers to replaceable spare parts or small mechanical components. 部件 is broader and often implies a structural or functional unit within a larger system.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
