lap6 fong1立方
Jyutpinglap6 fong1
Yalelahp fōng
Definition
Cube; the product of a number multiplied by itself twice.
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How it's used
Mathematical contexts rely on this term for describing three dimensional space or powers. While it functions as a noun for the shape or the result of the calculation, it frequently appears as a prefix in scientific units like 立方厘米 or 立方呎. It is strictly a technical term and does not carry the colloquial nuances found in everyday spoken Cantonese.
Examples
The volume of this box is three cubic metres.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with square, which is 平方. Remember that 立方 refers specifically to the power of three, whereas 平方 refers to the power of two.
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Grammar guides
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