jau5 haan6 siu2 sou3有限小數有限小数
Jyutpingjau5 haan6 siu2 sou3
Yaleyáuh haahn síu sou
Definition
Finite decimal; terminating decimal.
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How it's used
Technical mathematical terminology in Cantonese often mirrors the structure of written Chinese but is pronounced with local phonology. While students learn these terms in school, they rarely appear in casual conversation unless discussing homework or academic topics. It functions as a noun phrase and is treated as a standard scientific concept.
Examples
Is this fraction a finite decimal?
The one you calculated is a finite decimal.
Related words
Common phrases
convert into a finite decimal
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
