haau6 nang4效能
Jyutpinghaau6 nang4
Yalehaauh nàhng
Definition
Effectiveness or efficiency, usually of a machine or an organization.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the technical or operational output of systems, software, or organizational structures. It implies a measurable result or capacity to produce a desired effect rather than just general speed. While often used in professional or technical contexts, it is perfectly acceptable in casual discussions about gadgets or workplace efficiency.
Examples
The performance of this new computer is very high.
What do you think of the effectiveness of this system?
Related words
Common phrases
to improve performance
performance indicator
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 效率, which specifically refers to efficiency or the speed of completing a task. 效能 is broader and relates to the overall capability or power of a system to achieve its intended function.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
