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Definition
The cloud; cloud computing.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to remote servers accessed over the internet rather than local hardware. It is a direct loan translation from English, commonly used in professional and casual tech discussions alike. The term is now so integrated into daily life that it is frequently used even by non-technical speakers when talking about smartphone backups.
Examples
Are all your photos stored in the cloud?
Many companies have switched to using cloud storage now.
Related words
Common phrases
cloud storage
cloud services
cloud computing
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
