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Definition
Lightweight; light for its size or volume.
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How it's used
Describes objects that have a low weight relative to their physical volume. It is commonly used when comparing two items of similar size where one is significantly lighter than the other, such as packaging materials or certain types of plastic. While it literally references weight, it specifically highlights the lack of density rather than just being light in an absolute sense.
Examples
This material is very low density; it doesn't feel heavy at all when you hold it.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is thin or underweight, as it is strictly used for inanimate objects and materials. For people, use 瘦 instead.
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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.
