geoi2 zan6矩陣矩阵
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Yalegéui jahn
Definition
Matrix; a rectangular array of numbers or variables used in mathematics.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in academic or technical contexts related to mathematics and computer science. Unlike many other Cantonese terms, it is a direct loan translation from formal mathematical terminology and does not have a colloquial equivalent.
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The calculation for this matrix is very complex.
Do you know how to calculate this matrix?
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