maan6 jung6 biu2萬用表万用表
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Yalemaahn yuhng bíu
Definition
Multimeter; a multi-purpose measuring instrument used to measure current, voltage, or resistance.
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How it's used
The term 他錶 is derived from the English word tester, which was historically used by technicians in Hong Kong. While 萬用表 is the formal name, you will almost exclusively hear people refer to it as 他錶 in professional or DIY settings. It is a classic example of how English loanwords have become the standard terminology in local technical trades.
Measure word
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Do not confuse 他錶 with 錶, which usually refers to a watch or a clock. If you simply ask for a 錶, people will assume you are talking about timepieces.
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
