daai6 hei3 din6 bo1大氣電波大气电波
Jyutpingdaai6 hei3 din6 bo1
Yaledaaih hei dihn bō
Definition
Radio waves, especially the broadcast frequencies used by television and radio stations.
colloquialcommunicationtechnology
How it's used
This term is used metaphorically to describe the public airwaves as a shared resource that belongs to the community. It is frequently invoked in debates about media regulation, broadcasting licenses, and the freedom of information. While it technically refers to electromagnetic spectrum, it carries a strong connotation of public ownership and democratic access.
Examples
The government should open up more radio frequencies for public use.
Do you know who is occupying this radio frequency band?
Related words
Common phrases
to open up the airwaves
to occupy the airwaves
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
