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Definition
Computer terminal, or terminal software used to operate a computer or server.
- computer terminal; hardware with a keyboard and monitor for entering data
- terminal software with a similar command-line function
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How it's used
While originally referring to physical hardware consoles in mainframe environments, the term is now frequently used to describe command line interface software on modern personal computers. It is a technical term that is widely understood by IT professionals and tech-savvy users in Hong Kong. In casual conversation, people might simply refer to it as the command line or just terminal.
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Related words
Common phrases
terminal emulator
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the general term for computer, 電腦. Remember that this specifically refers to the interface or the device used to access a remote system, not the computer itself.
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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.
