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Definition
Magnetic storage disk, especially a floppy disk.
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How it's used
Refers almost exclusively to the legacy floppy disk format rather than modern hard drives. Because the technology is obsolete, the word is now primarily used in nostalgic contexts or when discussing older computer hardware. Younger generations may not even recognize the physical object, often associating the icon for saving files in software with this term.
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In the past, computers needed a floppy disk to boot up.
Can you still find floppy disks to store data?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to modern hard drives or solid state drives, as those are called 硬碟 or 固態硬碟 respectively. Using it for modern storage will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
