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Jyutpingceoi4 sou3
Yalechèuih sou
Definition
Division; the mathematical operation of dividing a number into equal parts.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the mathematical operation of division rather than the verb to divide. While it is a standard term in school mathematics, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation outside of a classroom or academic context. When people talk about dividing things in everyday life, they typically use the verb 除 instead.
Examples
How do you calculate this division problem?
He is very good at division and can calculate it quickly.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 除, which means to divide. Using 除數 as a verb is grammatically incorrect because it is strictly a noun representing the operation itself.
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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.
