jin2 syun3演算
Jyutpingjin2 syun3
Yaleyín syun
Definition
To calculate or compute.
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How it's used
Primarily used in technical, mathematical, or computing contexts rather than for simple arithmetic. It carries a sense of complex processing or systematic derivation, often involving algorithms or logical sequences.
Examples
The computer is calculating the data.
Do you know how to use this program to perform calculations?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for everyday tasks like counting change or adding up a bill, where 計算 is the standard and natural choice.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
