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Definition
A connection point, joint, port, or interface.
- A physical joint, connector, or interface (e.g., pipes, components)
- An abstract connection point, interface, or port (e.g., electronic systems)
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the physical or logical point where two things meet or connect. It is versatile enough to describe plumbing joints, hardware ports, or even the abstract interface between two software systems. When talking about people or social connections, use 關係 or 門路 instead.
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Does your computer have a USB port?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 藉口, which means an excuse. The pronunciation is distinct in Cantonese, but learners often mix them up when reading or typing.
Grammar color guide
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Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
