din6 laam6電纜电缆
Jyutpingdin6 laam6
Yaledihn laahm
Definition
Electric cable, typically made of copper or aluminum and insulated, used to transmit electricity or signals.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to heavy-duty power or signal lines, often those found underground or underwater. It is rarely used for common household appliance cords, which are more naturally called 電線. Using this term for a simple phone charger or lamp cord sounds overly technical or industrial.
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tiu4條tìuhExamples
This cable seems to be broken, is that why there is no power?
The engineers are currently inspecting the underground cables.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for common household power cords, as it implies a much thicker, industrial-grade cable. Use 電線 for everyday items like chargers or extension leads.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
