粵

吸kap1力lik6

kap1 lik6xī lì

English

  1. (physics) attractive force (gravitational, magnetic, electrostatic etc)
  2. attraction force; suction force
  3. suction
  4. (fig.) attraction; appeal

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 將兩樣嘢互相吸引、拉埋一齊嘅力量

Examples

  • 地心吸力

    Earth's attractive force (usually referring to gravitational force)

  • 呢部吸塵機吸力超勁,老鼠都吸到入去。

    This vacuum cleaner is really powerful. You can even catch a mouse with it.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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