zing3 sou3正數正数
Jyutpingzing3 sou3
Yalejing sou
Definition
Positive number; a number greater than zero.
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How it's used
Primarily used in financial or mathematical contexts to describe a surplus or a value greater than zero. It is frequently paired with 負數 to contrast profit versus loss or gain versus debt.
Measure word
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The company made money this year, the balance is positive.
Related words
Common phrases
the result is a positive number
keep it in the positive
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Grammar guides
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