lam1 baa2冧巴
Jyutpinglam1 baa2
Yalelām bá
Definition
Number.
colloquialnumberscommunication
How it's used
Derived from the English word number, this term is exclusively used for identification codes like phone numbers, locker combinations, or serial numbers. It is never used for counting quantities or mathematical values, where 數字 is the correct term. It carries a casual, slightly informal tone that fits perfectly in daily conversation.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you remember his phone number?
Related words
Common phrases
phone number
Common mistake
Do not use this to refer to a quantity or a mathematical figure. If you are talking about the count of something, use 數量 or 數字 instead.
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Grammar guides
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