lei4 sam1 lik6離心力离心力
Jyutpinglei4 sam1 lik6
Yalelèih sām lihk
Definition
Centrifugal force, or a force leading to disloyalty and division within a group.
- technicalcentrifugal force
- figurativea force leading to disloyalty or division within a group
neutralpeopleother
How it's used
Beyond its physics definition, this term is frequently used in organizational or political contexts to describe a lack of cohesion. It suggests a centrifugal pull that draws people away from a central group or mission. When applied to people, it implies a growing sense of detachment or a desire to leave.
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gu2股gúExamples
When the car turned, I felt a strong centrifugal force.
With such poor company benefits, no wonder employees feel so disloyal.
Related words
Common phrases
strong sense of disloyalty
to generate centrifugal force or disloyalty
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 離心, which is a verb or adjective meaning to be disloyal or detached. 離心力 is specifically the noun representing the force or tendency that causes that detachment.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
