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Definition
The internal structure, composition, or makeup of an object.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal arrangement or physical composition of an object rather than abstract systems. It is commonly used when discussing technical designs, biological anatomy, or architectural layouts. While it can be used for abstract concepts, it sounds most natural when referring to something tangible that you can physically inspect or take apart.
Measure word
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The structure of this robot is very complex.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the organization of a company or a social system, where 組織 or 架構 are much more appropriate choices.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
