deoi3 sou3對數对数
Jyutpingdeoi3 sou3
Yaledeui sou
Definition
Logarithm, the inverse operation of exponentiation.
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How it's used
Used primarily in mathematical and academic contexts, this term follows the same logic as Mandarin but is pronounced with distinct Cantonese phonology. It is almost exclusively encountered in secondary school mathematics or higher education settings.
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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.
