jyun4 sam1圓心圆心
Jyutpingjyun4 sam1
Yaleyùhn sām
Definition
The center of a circle; the midpoint of a diameter.
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How it's used
Primarily used in mathematical or geometric contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. It functions as a precise technical noun rather than a descriptive word for everyday objects. When discussing general shapes, people often prefer using more descriptive phrases like 中間點.
Measure word
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Can you find where the centre of the circle is?
The distance from the centre to any point on the circumference is the same.
Related words
Common phrases
centre point
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