ci4 dip2 gei1磁碟機磁碟机
Jyutpingci4 dip2 gei1
Yalechìh díp gēi
Definition
Floppy disk drive; a computer device used to read floppy disks.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Technology has evolved rapidly, making this term largely historical in modern Hong Kong. You will mostly hear it when discussing retro computing or legacy hardware systems that have not been upgraded. It is rarely used in professional or contemporary casual settings.
Measure word
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Does that old computer still have a floppy drive?
Related words
Common phrases
external floppy drive
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with modern storage devices like USB drives or external hard drives, which have completely replaced the function of the floppy drive.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
