ji6 ci3二次
Jyutpingji6 ci3
Yaleyih chi
Definition
Secondary, derivative, or occurring for a second time.
neutralother
How it's used
Functions primarily as a prefix to indicate something that is derived from or repeated after an initial stage. It is widely used in modern contexts like digital media and technology to describe processes that are not original or primary. Unlike the English prefix re-, it often carries a specific nuance of being a secondary layer or a subsequent iteration rather than just doing something again.
Examples
This is a derivative work.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the number two in a sequence, as it specifically implies a secondary or derivative nature. Use 第二 for ordinal numbers instead.
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