loeng5 gik6 gun2兩極管两极管
Jyutpingloeng5 gik6 gun2
Yaleléuhng gihk gún
Definition
Diode; a two-terminal electronic component.
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How it's used
Technical terminology in Cantonese often mirrors the written Chinese forms used in engineering contexts. While professionals use this term, casual speakers might simply refer to it as a component or use the English loanword diode directly in a workshop setting.
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Can you check if the diode is broken?
Related words
Common phrases
Light emitting diode
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
