dei6 sam1 kap1 lik6地心吸力
Jyutpingdei6 sam1 kap1 lik6
Yaledeih sām kāp lihk
Definition
Gravity, especially the gravitational pull of the Earth or other celestial bodies.
neutralnature
How it's used
This term is the standard scientific way to refer to the force of gravity in daily life. While it literally translates to Earth center suction force, it is used broadly for gravity on other planets as well. It is common to hear it in school settings or when discussing physics concepts in a casual conversation.
Examples
Gravity makes the apples fall down.
Do you know how strong the gravity is on the moon?
Related words
Common phrases
defy gravity
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
