gung1 sik1公式
Jyutpinggung1 sik1
Yalegūng sīk
Definition
Formula; an equation expressing a relationship between variables.
neutralschool
How it's used
Beyond the literal mathematical sense, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe a fixed or predictable way of doing things. When someone says a movie or a business strategy follows a certain formula, they imply it lacks originality or relies on a repetitive, successful pattern.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
This math formula is really hard to memorize.
Do you know how to use this formula to calculate?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 格式, which refers to a format or layout. While 公式 relates to mathematical or logical relationships, 格式 is about the structural appearance of a document or file.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
