zung1 baai2鐘擺钟摆
Jyutpingzung1 baai2
Yalejūng báai
Definition
Pendulum; a swinging component in a clock used to keep regular time.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical component found in mechanical clocks. It is rarely used in everyday conversation unless discussing horology or physics, as most modern clocks in Hong Kong are digital or battery-operated quartz.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you know why the pendulum stopped?
Related words
Common phrases
pendulum effect
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
