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Definition
Gauss; unit of magnetic induction.
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How it's used
Used primarily in physics and engineering contexts to describe magnetic flux density. While it is a standard scientific unit, it is often treated as a loanword in Cantonese, following the same grammatical patterns as other foreign units like 米 or 公斤.
Examples
The value he measured is fifty gauss.
Related words
Common phrases
magnetic field gauss
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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.
