gei1 haai6 jan4機械人机械人
Jyutpinggei1 haai6 jan4
Yalegēi haaih yàhn
Definition
Robot or android; a machine shaped like a human or one capable of carrying out complex tasks automatically.
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How it's used
Refers to both industrial machinery and humanoid figures, though it is increasingly used for modern smart home appliances like vacuum cleaners. When referring to a machine with a specific task, use 部 as the measure word, but use 個 if the robot is designed to look like a person or has a personality.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This robot knows how to sweep the floor by itself.
Do you think future robots will replace humans?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 機器人, which is the standard term in Mandarin. While Hong Kongers will understand it, 機械人 is the established local preference.
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Grammar guides
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