sou3 maa5數碼数码
Jyutpingsou3 maa5
Yalesou máh
Definition
Digital; referring to information stored, processed, or transmitted as discrete symbols rather than analog signals.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to technology that processes information using binary code, distinguishing it from analog systems. It is almost exclusively used as a prefix for modern electronic devices or services. While it is standard in professional and technical contexts, it is also perfectly natural in casual conversation when discussing gadgets.
Examples
The photos taken by this digital camera are very beautiful.
Which digital product are you using?
Related words
Common phrases
digital camera
digital products
digitization
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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.
