waang4 cit3 min6橫切面横切面

Jyutpingwaang4 cit3 min6

Yalewàahng chit mihn

Rare

Definition

Cross section; a diagram showing what the inside of an object looks like when cut through at a certain angle.

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How it's used

Used primarily in technical, scientific, or architectural contexts to describe the internal view of an object when sliced. While it is a noun, it often appears in descriptions of diagrams or physical specimens where the internal layers are exposed. It is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific technical details or biology.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

le1呢zoeng1張tou4圖hin2顯si6示zo2咗gin3建zuk1築mat6物ge3嘅waang4橫cit3切min2面，fong1方bin6便ngo5我dei6哋tai2睇git3結kau3構。

This diagram shows the cross section of the building, which helps us see the structure.

Common phrases

hin2顯si6示waang4橫cit3切min2面

show a cross section

gun1觀caat3察waang4橫cit3切min2面

observe a cross section

Common mistake

Avoid using this word to describe a simple slice of food like a piece of bread, as it implies a technical or analytical perspective rather than a culinary one.