zat1 sou3質數质数
Jyutpingzat1 sou3
Yalejāt sou
Definition
Prime number; a natural number greater than 1 that is only divisible by 1 and itself.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively in mathematical contexts. It follows the standard definition of prime numbers found in global mathematics, but the phrasing using 畀...整除 is the standard way to express divisibility in Cantonese.
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Common phrases
prime factorization
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Classifier
Particle
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
