gei3 jik1 tai2記憶體记忆体
Jyutpinggei3 jik1 tai2
Yalegei yīk tái
Definition
Computer memory or RAM; semiconductor-based storage that is fast but expensive.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to RAM modules or internal storage components in a hardware context. While technically accurate, it is often replaced by the English loanword RAM in casual conversation among tech users. Use it when discussing hardware upgrades or technical specifications rather than general file storage space.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
The computer is very slow, do I need to add some memory?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 儲存空間, which refers to the capacity of a hard drive or cloud storage. Using 記憶體 to describe how many photos your phone can hold is technically incorrect, as that refers to storage capacity rather than system memory.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
