laap6 fong1 gung1 cek3立方公尺
Jyutpinglaap6 fong1 gung1 cek3
Yalelaahp fōng gūng chek
Definition
Cubic metre; a unit of volume equal to a cube with one-metre sides.
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How it's used
Technical and scientific contexts are where this term primarily resides. In everyday speech, people often use the term 立方米 instead, as it is shorter and more common in casual conversation. It is rarely used outside of formal measurements or construction discussions.
Examples
This water tank has a capacity of five cubic metres.
Do you know how many cubic metres this room is?
Related words
Common phrases
one cubic metre
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with square metres, which is 平方公尺. Always ensure you are specifying volume versus area to avoid confusion.
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