ceoi1 faa3催化
Jyutpingceoi1 faa3
Yalechēui fa
Definition
To catalyze; to speed up a chemical reaction.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or formal technical contexts, this term is rarely heard in casual daily conversation. When used metaphorically in non-scientific settings, it implies accelerating a social or abstract process, similar to how one might use the word accelerate in English.
Examples
This substance can catalyze the reaction.
Do you know what can catalyze this process?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe personal motivation or encouragement, as it sounds overly clinical and detached. For encouraging someone, use 鼓勵 instead.
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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.
