ping4 gok3平角
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Yalepìhng gok
Definition
A straight angle; an angle of exactly 180 degrees.
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How it's used
Primarily used in geometry and mathematics contexts, this term describes a flat line that forms an angle of exactly 180 degrees. Unlike everyday conversational words, it is a technical term that rarely appears outside of a classroom or formal technical discussion.
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go3個goExamples
This line is a straight angle, which is 180 degrees.
Do you know how to draw a straight angle?
Related words
Common phrases
definition of a straight angle
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 平行, which means parallel, due to the shared character 平. Ensure you distinguish between the geometric angle and the relationship between two lines.
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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.
