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Jyutpingjau5 haau6 sou3 zi6
Yaleyáuh haauh sou jih
Definition
Significant figure.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in academic settings like mathematics, physics, or chemistry classrooms. While it is a technical term, it follows standard Cantonese grammar rules when integrated into sentences, often appearing with particles like 呀 or 咋 to soften the tone during group study or lab work.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
How many significant figures should I calculate this sum to?
Related words
Common phrases
keep significant figures
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
