mou4 sik1模式

Jyutpingmou4 sik1

Yalemòuh sīk

名詞Common

Definition

Mode, model, pattern, or state of operation.

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How it's used

Primarily used in technical, academic, or formal contexts to describe systems, software, or organizational structures. While it translates to model or mode, it sounds quite stiff in casual conversation compared to using words like 方法 or 玩法. It is most frequently encountered when discussing device settings or abstract operational frameworks.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢go3個sau2手gei1機jau4遊hei3戲jau5有hou2好do1多m4唔tung4同mou4模sik1式。

This mobile game has many different modes.

nei5你bou6部din6電nou5腦hai6係mai6咪hoi1開zo2咗saang2省din6電mou4模sik1式aa4呀？

Did you turn on power-saving mode on your computer?

Common phrases

seoi6睡min4眠mou4模sik1式

sleep mode

wan6運zok3作mou4模sik1式

operating mode

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a personal style or a physical object. For example, use 風格 for a person's style or 款式 for a physical product design instead.