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Definition
Ampere; the SI base unit of electric current, symbolized by A.
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How it's used
Technical units like this are almost always borrowed directly from English in spoken Cantonese. While the formal term is used in physics or engineering contexts, you will hear it used by laypeople when discussing electrical specifications for household appliances or phone chargers.
Examples
How many amperes does this appliance need to work?
His charger only outputs two amperes.
Related words
Common phrases
output ampere
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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.
