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Definition
Pi; the mathematical constant representing the ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter.
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How it's used
While mathematically precise, this term is almost exclusively used in academic or classroom settings. In casual conversation, people often just refer to it as 圓周率 or use the Greek letter symbol directly. It is rarely encountered outside of geometry or mathematics discussions.
Examples
Pi is the circumference divided by the diameter.
Do you remember what Pi is?
Related words
Common phrases
calculate Pi
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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.
