jing1 deon1英噸英吨
Jyutpingjing1 deon1
Yaleyīng dēun
Definition
Imperial ton; a unit of weight in the imperial system equal to 2,000 pounds.
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How it's used
Imperial units remain deeply embedded in Hong Kong logistics and construction, despite the official adoption of the metric system. You will frequently encounter this term when dealing with heavy shipping, industrial materials, or older building specifications. It is distinct from the metric tonne, which is commonly referred to as 公噸.
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Common phrases
five imperial tons
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the metric tonne, which is exactly one thousand kilograms. Using 英噸 when you mean the metric unit can lead to significant errors in weight calculations.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
