faat3 sang1 hei3發生器发生器
Jyutpingfaat3 sang1 hei3
Yalefaat sāng hei
Definition
A generator; a device that produces something.
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How it's used
Used primarily in technical, scientific, or industrial contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. It functions as a direct translation of the English word generator, often appearing in compound nouns like 訊號發生器 or 隨機數發生器. Expect to encounter it in manuals, engineering discussions, or academic settings rather than at the dinner table.
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He built a new signal generator.
Related words
Common phrases
signal generator
random number generator
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 發電機, which specifically refers to a machine that converts mechanical energy into electricity. Using 發生器 for a power generator is technically incorrect, as 發生器 is a broader term for devices that produce signals, data, or specific phenomena.
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