sou3 geoi3 fu3數據庫数据库
Jyutpingsou3 geoi3 fu3
Yalesou geui fu
Definition
Database; a system for collecting and storing data, typically referring to computer software.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to digital systems for storing structured information. While it is a direct loan translation from English, it is used interchangeably with the English word database in professional and technical settings in Hong Kong.
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