ngau5 sou3偶數偶数
Jyutpingngau5 sou3
Yalengáuh sou
Definition
An even number; any integer that is divisible by two, including zero.
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How it's used
Mathematical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese in academic or formal settings. In casual daily conversation, people rarely use this word, preferring to describe the concept by saying 雙數 or simply explaining that a number can be divided by two.
Measure word
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Pick an even number out.
How many even numbers are there in this pile of digits?
Related words
Common phrases
an even number of
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 雙數, which is more commonly used in everyday life to refer to even numbers. While 偶數 is technically correct in a math context, it sounds overly formal or academic for casual talk.
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Grammar guides
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