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Definition
An electric clock, or an electric bell.
- an electric clock
- an electric bell
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How it's used
Refers primarily to a doorbell or an old-fashioned electric wall clock. When used for a doorbell, it is often interchangeable with 門鐘, though 電鐘 specifically highlights the electrical mechanism. It is rarely used for modern digital alarm clocks or smartphone timers.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for modern digital devices or wristwatches, as it sounds dated and specifically implies a mechanical or traditional electrical bell or clock mechanism.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
