tyun5 din6斷電断电
Jyutpingtyun5 din6
Yaletyúhn dihn
Definition
To stop the electricity supply; to power off or experience a power cut.
colloquialhometechnology
How it's used
Refers specifically to a sudden loss of power or a blackout rather than a planned shutdown. It is frequently used to describe an unexpected event that disrupts daily activities like working or cooking.
Examples
The power suddenly cut out, and the computer shut down completely.
Related words
Common phrases
sudden power cut
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 熄燈, which refers to turning off the lights intentionally. 斷電 implies an external failure or an accidental disconnection of the power supply.
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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.
