jyun4 zi2 lap1原子粒
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Definition
Transistor or semiconductor.
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How it's used
Originally referring to the transistor component itself, this term became synonymous with the portable radios that defined the electronics industry in mid-century Hong Kong. While modern technical contexts might use the loanword 電晶體 or the formal 半導體, older generations still frequently use this term to describe small, battery-operated electronic devices.
Measure word
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This transistor radio still works.
Do you know where they sell transistors?
Related words
Common phrases
transistor radio
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal translation of atoms, which is 原子. Using this to describe scientific concepts related to nuclear physics will cause confusion as it specifically refers to electronic components.
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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.
