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Jyutpingzik6 ging3
Yalejihk ging
Definition
Diameter; a straight line passing through the center of a circle with both ends on the circumference.
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How it's used
Used primarily in mathematical or technical contexts to describe geometric properties. Unlike everyday objects where people might use descriptive phrases like 闊度 or 闊, this term is reserved for formal measurements of circular shapes.
Measure word
tiu4條tìuhExamples
How long is the diameter of this circle?
The diameter must pass through the center of the circle.
Related words
Common phrases
length of the diameter
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
