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Definition
Nanometer; a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific, technological, and industrial contexts, especially when discussing semiconductor manufacturing or advanced material science. While it is a technical loanword, it is widely understood by the general public due to its frequent appearance in news about computer chips and high tech products.
Examples
The structure of this material is as small as a few nanometres.
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Common mistake
Avoid confusing it with the unit for micrometres, which is 微米, as the scale difference is significant in scientific measurements.
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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.
