zung1 joeng1 cyu2 lei5 hei3中央處理器中央处理器

Jyutpingzung1 joeng1 cyu2 lei5 hei3

Yalejūng yēung chyú léih hei

名詞

Definition

Central processing unit (CPU); the main computer component that processes data and controls other system hardware.

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How it's used

Technical terminology like this is often referred to by its English acronym CPU in casual Hong Kong speech. While 中央處理器 is the formal term used in manuals or specifications, most people simply say CPU or 處理器 when discussing hardware upgrades or performance issues.

Measure word

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Examples

le1呢bou6部din6電nou5腦ge3嘅zung1中joeng1央cyu5處lei5理hei3器hou2好faai3快。

The CPU of this computer is very fast.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊fun2款zung1中joeng1央cyu5處lei5理hei3器zeoi3最dai2抵wun6玩？

Do you know which CPU is the best value for money?

Common phrases

sing1升kap1級zung1中joeng1央cyu5處lei5理hei3器

upgrade the CPU

zung1中joeng1央cyu5處lei5理hei3器cuk1速dou6度

CPU speed

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 處理器, which is a broader term that can also refer to other types of processors. Using the full name 中央處理器 in a casual conversation about buying a new computer might sound slightly overly formal or robotic.