heoi1 sou3虛數虚数
Jyutpingheoi1 sou3
Yalehēui sou
Definition
Imaginary number; a number expressed using the square root of -1 as a basic unit.
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How it's used
Used primarily in academic or technical contexts, this term follows the same logic as its Mandarin counterpart but is pronounced with Cantonese phonology. It is rarely encountered in casual daily conversation unless the speaker is discussing advanced mathematics or engineering topics.
Examples
You need to use imaginary numbers to solve this math problem.
Do you know how imaginary numbers are defined?
Related words
Common phrases
imaginary unit
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
