hau5 dou6厚度
Jyutpinghau5 dou6
Yaleháuh douh
Definition
Thickness; the measurement of the distance between the top and bottom surfaces of a flat object.
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How it's used
Used primarily in technical or formal contexts when discussing physical dimensions, such as construction materials or manufacturing specifications. In everyday casual speech, people often prefer using the adjective 厚 to describe the object directly, such as asking if something is thick rather than inquiring about its specific measurement.
Examples
The thickness of this book is just right.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe the density or richness of a liquid or sauce, as that would require the word 杰.
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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.
