zing1 hei3 gei1蒸汽機蒸汽机
Jyutpingzing1 hei3 gei1
Yalejīng hei gēi
Definition
Steam engine; a machine that heats water to produce steam to generate power.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical or technical contexts rather than daily conversation. It functions as a formal noun, so it is rarely modified by colloquial particles or emotional intensifiers. It is most commonly encountered in school textbooks or museum descriptions regarding the Industrial Revolution.
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Common phrases
steam locomotive
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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