ceon4 waan4 siu2 sou3循環小數循环小数
Jyutpingceon4 waan4 siu2 sou3
Yalechèuhn wàahn síu sou
Definition
Recurring decimal; a decimal in which a digit or sequence of digits repeats periodically after the decimal point.
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How it's used
Mathematical terminology in Hong Kong schools is often taught in English, so students frequently use the English term "recurring decimal" even when speaking Cantonese. When used in a Cantonese sentence, it acts as a standard noun phrase. It is primarily encountered in academic or technical contexts rather than casual daily conversation.
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The answer to this math problem is a recurring decimal.
Do you know how to convert a recurring decimal into a fraction?
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Common phrases
infinite recurring decimal
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Grammar guides
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