zik1積积
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Definition
The product of multiplication in mathematics.
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How it's used
Primarily used in academic or formal mathematics contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. While it refers to the result of multiplication, most people simply use the verb 乘 or describe the calculation process instead of using this noun. It is almost exclusively encountered in school settings or technical discussions.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 積, which means to accumulate or save up, as in 積錢 or 積陰德. The mathematical noun is strictly a technical term and does not carry the meaning of gathering things over time.
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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.
