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Definition
Glacier; a slow-moving river of ice formed by years of accumulated snow.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the massive, slow-moving bodies of ice found in polar or high-altitude regions. While technically a geographical term, it is frequently used in discussions about climate change and global warming. It is not a word used in everyday casual conversation unless the topic turns to travel, geography, or environmental issues.
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This glacier seems to be flowing very slowly.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
