din6 lik6電力电力
Jyutpingdin6 lik6
Yaledihn lihk
Definition
Electricity; electric power used as an energy source.
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How it's used
Focuses on the supply or capacity of electrical power as a utility or resource. While it appears in formal contexts like government reports or corporate names, it is also used in everyday speech when discussing infrastructure issues like power outages or grid stability.
Examples
The electricity here is very unstable, it trips the circuit breaker all the time.
Do you know which company is responsible for the electricity supply in this district?
Related words
Common phrases
electricity company
power supply
insufficient power
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to the physical sensation of being shocked or the static charge on an object, for which 電 is the appropriate term.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
