tou4 gaai2圖解图解
Jyutpingtou4 gaai2
Yaletòuh gáai
Definition
Diagram, illustration, or graphic used to explain something.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to visual aids like diagrams, charts, or illustrations used to clarify complex information. It is commonly used in technical or instructional contexts where text alone is insufficient to convey a process or structure. Unlike a simple picture, it implies an educational or explanatory purpose.
Measure word
fuk1幅fūkExamples
This manual has a diagram; you will understand it after looking.
Can you draw a diagram for me to see?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a general drawing or painting. Use 圖畫 for artistic works or sketches, whereas 圖解 is strictly functional and instructional.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
