ce4 leot2斜率
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Yalechèh léut
Definition
Slope or gradient; the ratio of vertical change to horizontal change.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic or technical contexts like mathematics and physics. While it describes the steepness of a line or surface, it is rarely used in casual conversation to describe physical hills or roads, where terms like 斜度 or 斜坡 are preferred.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe the physical steepness of a street or a hill in daily life, as it sounds overly formal and mathematical. Use 斜度 instead for physical inclines.
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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.
