tung2 gai3統計统计
Jyutpingtung2 gai3
Yaletúng gai
Definition
Statistics; data that has been collected, organized, and summarized.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal, academic, or professional contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily chatter. When discussing data in a relaxed setting, people often prefer using descriptive phrases like 數下有幾多 or 睇下個數目 instead of this formal noun.
Examples
According to the statistics, many people live here.
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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.
