zing3 saam1 gok3 jing4正三角形
Jyutpingzing3 saam1 gok3 jing4
Yalejing sāam gok yìhng
Definition
An equilateral triangle.
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How it's used
Mathematical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese, but in casual speech, people might simply describe the shape by saying the sides are equal. It is common to hear students use this term in geometry class, but outside of school or technical discussions, it is rarely used in daily life.
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The sides of this equilateral triangle are all the same length.
Related words
Common phrases
draw an equilateral triangle
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 正方形, which means a square. Remember that 正三角形 refers specifically to the triangle with three equal sides, not a four-sided shape.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
