sap1 din6濕電湿电
Jyutpingsap1 din6
Yalesāp dihn
Definition
Mains electricity; AC power provided by an electric utility company.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to power supplied by the grid as opposed to batteries. It is commonly used when discussing whether a device requires a wall outlet or can run on portable power. The term implies the standard alternating current found in household sockets.
Examples
This machine needs to be plugged into the mains to turn on.
Is your charger using mains power?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general electricity terms like 電力. It is strictly used for the source of power coming from the wall socket.
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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.
