ci4磁
Jyutpingci4
Yalechìh
Definition
Magnetic; possessing magnetism.
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How it's used
This character functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone adjective. It is almost exclusively encountered in compound words related to physics or materials, such as 磁場 or 磁力. When describing something that is magnetic in casual speech, speakers typically use the full compound 磁石 or simply describe the action of sticking.
Examples
This magnet is very strong, it sticks really well.
Does your phone have magnetic properties?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often attempt to use 磁 as a standalone adjective to describe magnetic objects, but it must be combined with other characters to form a noun or a descriptive phrase.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
