laai1 ding1 zi6 mou5拉丁字母
Jyutpinglaai1 ding1 zi6 mou5
Yalelāai dīng jih móuh
Definition
Latin script or Latin alphabet, developed from the ancient Roman alphabet.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the writing system rather than a single character. It is often used when discussing the orthography of European languages or when distinguishing between different scripts like 漢字 or 希臘字母. While technically accurate, it is more common in academic or formal contexts than in casual daily chatter.
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tou3套touExamples
Do you know how to read these Latin letters?
They wrote down the name using the Latin script.
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