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Definition
Vacuum tube; electron tube.
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How it's used
Vacuum tubes are primarily associated with vintage electronics and high-end audio gear today. Enthusiasts often claim they produce a warmer, more natural sound compared to modern solid-state components. Outside of these niche audiophile circles, the term is rarely used in daily conversation.
Measure word
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This old radio is still using vacuum tubes.
Do you know what is special about vacuum tube audio equipment?
Related words
Common phrases
vacuum tube audio
vacuum tube radio
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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.
