kap1 lik6吸力
Jyutpingkap1 lik6
Yalekāp lihk
Definition
Attractive force or suction force; the power that pulls two things together.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts, such as describing the strength of a vacuum or magnetic force. When referring to gravity, it is almost exclusively paired with 地心 to form 地心吸力. It is rarely used to describe interpersonal attraction, where terms like 吸引力 are preferred.
Examples
The suction power of this vacuum cleaner is very strong.
Do you know how gravity works?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 吸引力, which refers to personal charm or the ability to draw interest. Using 吸力 to describe a person's charisma sounds like you are describing them as a vacuum cleaner.
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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.
