tung4 sam1 jyun4同心圓同心圆
Jyutpingtung4 sam1 jyun4
Yaletùngh sām yyùnh
Definition
Concentric circles.
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How it's used
Primarily used in formal or technical contexts like geometry, design, or architecture. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless describing specific shapes or patterns. When discussing abstract concepts like social circles or influence, it is often used metaphorically to describe layers radiating from a center.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
ni1 go3 tou4 on3 hai6 jau4 gei2 go3 tung4 sam1 jyun4 zou2 sing4 gaa4
呢個圖案係由幾個同心圓組成㗎。
This pattern is made up of several concentric circles.
nei5 waa2 go2 di1 tung4 sam1 jyun4 hou2 ci5 m4 hai6 hou2 jyun4 wo5
你畫嗰啲同心圓好似唔係好圓喎。
The concentric circles you drew don't look very round.
Related words
Common phrases
waa2 tung4 sam1 jyun4
畫同心圓
to draw concentric circles
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
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