jyun4 zau1圓周圆周
Jyutpingjyun4 zau1
Yaleyùhn jāu
Definition
Circumference; the boundary line or perimeter of a circle or similar shape.
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How it's used
Used primarily in mathematical or technical contexts rather than casual daily speech. While it refers to the measurement of the boundary of a circle, it is rarely used in informal conversation unless discussing geometry or specific engineering tasks.
Measure word
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What is the circumference of this circle?
I measured the circumference and found it had gotten a bit bigger.
Related words
Common phrases
calculate the circumference
length of the circumference
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
