gong3 gon1槓桿杠杆
Jyutpinggong3 gon1
Yalegong gōn
Definition
Lever; a simple machine consisting of a rigid beam and a pivot used to lift loads or apply force.
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How it's used
Primarily used in physics or engineering contexts to describe mechanical advantage. Beyond the literal physical tool, it is frequently used metaphorically in finance or business to refer to using borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment. When discussing the physical tool, it is often paired with the concept of the fulcrum, known as 支點.
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Do you know how the lever principle works?
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Grammar guides
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