din6 jung4 hei3電容器电容器
Jyutpingdin6 jung4 hei3
Yaledihn yùhng hei
Definition
Capacitor; an electronic component used to store electrical energy.
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How it's used
This is a technical term used primarily in electronics and engineering contexts. While it is the standard name for the component, casual speakers might sometimes refer to it simply as 電容, dropping the final character to make it sound less formal. It is essential to distinguish this from a battery, as it stores energy in an electric field rather than through chemical reactions.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This capacitor is broken, need to replace it with a new one.
Do you know how to connect this capacitor?
Related words
Common phrases
capacitor failure
replace a capacitor
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 電池, but they function differently in a circuit. Ensure you use the correct classifier 個 when counting them.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
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.
