jyun5 tai2軟體软体
Jyutpingjyun5 tai2
Yaleyúhn tái
Definition
Computer software, more commonly referred to as "jyun2 gin2" (軟件) in Hong Kong.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
While 軟體 is understood in Hong Kong, it is heavily influenced by Taiwan and mainland terminology. Locals almost exclusively use 軟件 in daily life and professional settings. Using 軟體 may sound slightly foreign or academic to a native speaker.
Measure word
tou3套touExamples
The computer has installed a lot of new software.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 軟體 with 硬件, but the main issue is that 軟體 is simply not the preferred local term compared to 軟件.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
