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Definition
Semiconductor; a material with electrical conductivity between a conductor and an insulator.
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How it's used
Technical terms like this are often borrowed directly from English or written in Chinese characters but pronounced with the Cantonese reading. While it is a standard scientific term, you will mostly hear it in professional, academic, or news contexts rather than casual street talk. It behaves like a standard noun and does not require special particles.
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This company specializes in semiconductor research and development.
Semiconductors are very important for modern electronic products.
Related words
Common phrases
semiconductor industry
semiconductor components
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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.
