dang2 lei4 zi2 tai2等離子體等离子体
Jyutpingdang2 lei4 zi2 tai2
Yaledáng lèih jí tái
Definition
Plasma; one of the four fundamental states of matter, characterized by high conductivity and emission of light.
neutralnature
How it's used
This is a technical scientific term used primarily in physics and chemistry contexts. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation unless discussing science, space, or advanced technology. It is a direct loan translation from the English term plasma, and it functions strictly as a noun.
Examples
It turns out there is plasma inside flames too.
Do you know if the sun is full of plasma?
Related words
Common phrases
plasma state
Grammar color guide
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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.
