gung1 nang4功能

Jyutpinggung1 nang4

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名詞Common

Definition

Function, feature, or capability of an object.

neutraltechnologydaily actions

How it's used

Refers specifically to the capabilities or practical functions of a device, software, or system. It is rarely used to describe the function of a person or a biological organ, where terms like 用處 or 作用 are more appropriate. When discussing electronics, it is often paired with the verb 具備 or simply used with 有.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

le1呢bou6部din6電waa2話jau5有me1咩dak6特bit6別gung1功nang4能aa4呀？

What special features does this phone have?

go3個san1新jyun5軟gin2件gung1功nang4能hou2好cai4齊cyun4全。

The new software has a very complete set of features.

Common phrases

gung1功nang4能cai4齊cyun4全

fully featured

jan2隱cong4藏gung1功nang4能

hidden feature

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe the purpose or usefulness of an object, as that is better expressed by 用處. Using it for human roles or abstract concepts can sound like you are treating them as a machine.