zing1 caak1偵測侦测
Jyutpingzing1 caak1
Yalejīng chāak
Definition
To detect or sense something, often using instruments or sensors.
neutraltechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the technical or mechanical identification of phenomena, such as heat, motion, or signals. It is rarely used for human perception or intuition, which would be better expressed using words like 感覺 or 發現.
Examples
The machine detected smoke and started ringing immediately.
Can your mobile phone detect the signal?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for human observation, as it implies the use of a sensor or a systematic process rather than simple sight or awareness.
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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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