fan1 sou3分數分数
Jyutpingfan1 sou3
Yalefān sou
Definition
A quantitative evaluation, such as a score, grade, or mark; also a fraction in mathematics.
- score; mark; grade
- technicalfraction
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How it's used
Refers specifically to numerical grades or points earned in academic or competitive contexts. When discussing general evaluation or performance that is not strictly numerical, people often prefer using 評價 or 表現 instead.
Measure word
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His marks are very low, he needs to work harder.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean 'a share' or 'a portion' of something, which would be 分數 in Mandarin but is expressed as 分量 or 份 in Cantonese.
Grammar color guide
Noun
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
