fuk1 sou3複數复数
Jyutpingfuk1 sou3
Yalefūk sou
Definition
Plural form in grammar, or complex number in mathematics.
- plural; a grammatical number denoting more than one
- technicalcomplex number, consisting of a real part and an imaginary part
neutralschoolother
How it's used
Primarily used in linguistic or mathematical contexts to describe grammatical plurality or complex numbers. Outside of these technical fields, speakers typically use words like 啲 or 幾多 to indicate quantity instead of this formal term.
Examples
In English, plural nouns usually add an s.
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