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Definition
Source code; computer instructions readable by humans, usually in plain text files.
How it's used
Technical professionals in Hong Kong often use the English term "source code" directly in conversation, even when speaking Cantonese. Using the full Chinese term sounds slightly more formal or academic, often appearing in written documentation or news reports about software development. If you are chatting with colleagues in an office, you will hear people say "source code" with a Cantonese accent far more frequently than the formal term.
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Common mistake
Learners often try to translate the word literally as "source" and "code" separately, but the compound is a fixed technical term. Do not confuse it with 原始碼, which is a common alternative that is often used interchangeably in the local tech community.
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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.
