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Definition
A computer program; a set of instructions executed by a computer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to software or coded instructions rather than a schedule or plan. While often used in professional or academic settings, it is also common in casual conversation among tech-savvy speakers. It is distinct from 軟件, which refers to the broader concept of software applications.
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How long will it take for you to write the program?
This program seems to have some issues.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this word to mean a schedule or a plan, as that would be 計劃 or 時間表. Learners sometimes confuse it with the Mandarin usage where it can occasionally imply a procedure or process, but in Cantonese, it is almost exclusively reserved for computing contexts.
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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.
