jik6 din6譯電译电
Jyutpingjik6 din6
Yaleyihk dihn
Definition
To encode or decode telegraphs.
- to encode a telegraph into Morse code
- to decode a Morse code telegraph into text
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How it's used
Historically associated with telegraphy and military communications, this term is rarely used in modern daily life. It specifically refers to the process of converting messages into code or back into plain text. In contemporary contexts, you are much more likely to hear terms like 加密 for encryption or 解密 for decryption.
Examples
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word for translating between human languages, which is 翻譯. Using 譯電 for language translation will sound like you are talking about secret telegraph codes.
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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.
