gei2 ho4 kap1 sou3幾何級數几何级数
Jyutpinggei2 ho4 kap1 sou3
Yalegéi hòh kāp sou
Definition
Geometric progression; an exponential increase or growth rate.
- technicalgeometric progression; geometric sequence
- figurativean exponential rate of increase; growing extremely fast
neutralother
How it's used
While technically a mathematical term, this is frequently used in casual conversation to describe rapid, compounding growth. It functions as an adverbial phrase when paired with 咁升 or 咁上 to emphasize that something is increasing much faster than a simple linear progression. It carries a sense of intensity and overwhelming scale.
Examples
Their company's revenue is growing at a geometric rate.
Is the spread of this virus growing exponentially?
Related words
Common phrases
to rise exponentially
to go up exponentially
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with simple rapid growth, but it specifically implies a multiplicative, compounding nature. It is not appropriate for describing steady, incremental increases.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
