ci4 sek6磁石
Jyutpingci4 sek6
Yalechìh sehk
Definition
Magnet; a magnetic object made of naturally occurring magnetite or magnetized metals.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical object that attracts metal, often used for fridge magnets or industrial tools. When talking about the metaphorical power of attraction, Cantonese speakers usually prefer using the verb 吸引 instead of referencing the physical magnet.
Measure word
gau6嚿gauhExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 磁鐵, which is the formal or scientific term for the material itself. While they are often interchangeable, 磁石 is the standard term for the everyday object you hold in your hand.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
