si1 mai5絲米丝米
Jyutpingsi1 mai5
Yalesī máih
Definition
Decimillimetre; a unit of length equal to one-tenth of a millimetre.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the unit of one tenth of a millimetre, which is equivalent to one hundred micrometres. It is primarily used in technical, engineering, or manufacturing contexts where high precision is required. Outside of these professional fields, it is rarely heard in everyday casual conversation.
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Common phrases
precise decimillimetre
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 絲, which is a colloquial term for a very small amount or a fraction, often used metaphorically in daily life. Using 絲米 in a non-technical context may sound overly pedantic or confusing to native speakers.
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