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Definition
An arc shape; the curve obtained by cutting a portion of a circle.
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How it's used
Used primarily in technical, architectural, or design contexts to describe curved lines or structures. While it is a standard term, everyday speech often prefers simpler descriptors like 彎彎哋 for general curves. It is rarely used to describe natural, irregular curves found in organic objects.
Measure word
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This window has an arc-shaped design.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple bend in a road or a person's posture, as it implies a specific geometric precision that those contexts do not require.
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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.
