gei1 sou3奇數奇数
Jyutpinggei1 sou3
Yalegēi sou
Definition
An odd number; an integer that is not divisible by two.
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How it's used
Mathematical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese and used in academic or formal contexts. In casual daily conversation, people rarely talk about odd numbers unless they are specifically discussing math or counting objects. When speaking naturally, you might just describe a number as 唔係雙數.
Measure word
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So it turns out three is an odd number.
Related words
Common phrases
an odd number of
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奇怪, which means strange or weird. Using 奇數 to describe a person or situation will sound like you are calling them a mathematical oddity.
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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.
