zik6矽

Jyutpingzik6

Yalejihk

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Silicon; a chemical element with atomic number 14 and symbol Si.

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How it's used

Silicon is primarily used in scientific or industrial contexts, such as when discussing electronics or materials science. Because it is a technical term, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless you are talking about technology or chemistry.

Examples

le1呢zung3種zing1晶pin2片zyu2主jiu3要sing4成fan6份hai6係zik6矽。

The main component of this type of chip is silicon.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知zik6矽hai2喺bin1邊dou6度wan2搵dou3到aa4呀？

Do you know where silicon can be found?

Common phrases

zik6矽gaau1膠

silica gel

zik6矽zing1晶pin3片

silicon chip

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 矽 with 硅, which is the term used in Mainland China. In Hong Kong, 矽 is the standard character used in both scientific and everyday contexts.