cung1 zai1沖劑冲剂
Jyutpingcung1 zai1
Yalechūng jāi
Definition
A drink or medicine in powder form that is dissolved in water.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on powdered substances designed to be dissolved in water, distinguishing them from ready-to-drink liquids. It is most frequently used in the context of traditional Chinese medicine or instant beverage mixes like hot chocolate or herbal tea. The term implies a process of preparation rather than just the final product.
Measure word
baau1包bāuExamples
This packet of cold medicine powder needs to be mixed with warm water to drink.
Which brand of herbal tea powder did you buy?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for liquid concentrates or syrups, as it specifically refers to the dry, powdered state before water is added.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
