ceoi4 faat3除法
Jyutpingceoi4 faat3
Yalechèuih faat
Definition
Division; the mathematical process of dividing.
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How it's used
Mathematical terms like this are often taught in school using standard written Chinese, but in casual conversation, people frequently switch to English terms like divide or division. While technically correct, using 除法 in a grocery store or casual setting might sound overly formal or academic. It is most commonly heard in classroom settings or when discussing homework with children.
Examples
Do you know how to solve this division problem?
The result of division is called a quotient, and sometimes there is a remainder.
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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.
