gwai2 zik1軌跡轨迹
Jyutpinggwai2 zik1
Yalegwái jīk
Definition
Trajectory, path, or locus; the track left by a moving object or the course of past development.
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the physical or abstract path left behind by an object or person in motion. While it can describe literal tracks, it is frequently used in professional or analytical contexts to discuss trends, patterns, or the history of someone's career or life choices.
Examples
He left a trail on the beach.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 痕跡, which refers to a mark or trace left behind like a stain or a footprint. 軌跡 specifically implies a trajectory or a path of movement over time rather than just a static mark.
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Adjective
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Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
