duk6 sou3讀數读数
Jyutpingduk6 sou3
Yaleduhk sou
Definition
A reading or readout; the figure or number displayed on an instrument or apparatus.
neutraltechnologyother
How it's used
Refers specifically to numerical values displayed on technical or scientific equipment like meters, gauges, or sensors. It is distinct from the act of reading a book or studying, which uses the verb 讀書. When discussing data or statistics in a general sense, people prefer using 數據 instead.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 讀書, which refers to studying or reading books. Learners often mistakenly use 讀數 when they mean the act of reading text.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
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.
