cou3 zing1醋精
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Yalechou jīng
Definition
Concentrated vinegar or acetic acid.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to high concentration acetic acid used for industrial or heavy duty cleaning purposes rather than culinary seasoning. While it shares the character for vinegar, it is caustic and should never be consumed directly. It is frequently employed as a natural, potent descaling agent for household appliances.
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zeon1樽jēunExamples
This bottle of acetic acid is very concentrated, you need to add water to dilute it when using.
Did you buy acetic acid because you want to use it to clean the kitchen?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with regular vinegar used in cooking, which is simply 醋. Using this in food preparation is dangerous due to its extremely high acidity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
