sat6 si4實時实时
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Definition
Real-time; happening or updated at the present moment.
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in technical, professional, or news contexts to describe processes that happen without delay. While it functions as an adjective, it often appears in compound nouns related to technology or data tracking. It carries a sense of precision and immediacy that distinguishes it from general terms for 'now' or 'current'.
Examples
This system can monitor traffic conditions in real-time.
Can you provide real-time data to me?
Related words
Common phrases
real-time communication
real-time data
real-time monitoring
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 隨時, which means 'at any time' or 'whenever'. Remember that 實時 specifically refers to the synchronization of an event with its observation or processing, whereas 隨時 refers to the flexibility of timing.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
