saam1 gok3 jing4三角形
Jyutpingsaam1 gok3 jing4
Yalesāam gok yìhng
Definition
Triangle; a geometric shape formed by three intersecting lines with three angles.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the geometric shape, but is also used metaphorically to describe three-way relationships or complex power dynamics. It is a standard mathematical term that remains consistent across formal and informal contexts. Unlike some other shapes, it is rarely used as a slang term for body parts or objects.
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go3個goExamples
This shape is a triangle.
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Grammar guides
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