sou3 muk6 zi6數目字数目字
Jyutpingsou3 muk6 zi6
Yalesou muhk jih
Definition
Numerals; written symbols used to express numbers.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the written symbols used to represent numbers, such as 0, 1, 2, or 3. While it can be used interchangeably with 數字 in many contexts, 數目字 emphasizes the physical character or digit itself rather than the abstract concept of a number or quantity. It is commonly used in formal or educational settings when discussing mathematical notation or data entry.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 數字. While 數字 can refer to the abstract concept of a number or a quantity, 數目字 is strictly for the written symbols or digits themselves.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
