dei6 hok3地殼地壳
Jyutpingdei6 hok3
Yaledeih hok
Definition
The crust of a planet; the outermost solid shell of a celestial body.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or academic contexts, this term is rarely encountered in casual daily conversation. It functions as a technical noun to describe the outermost layer of a planet. When discussing geography or geology, it is the standard term used in both educational materials and news reports.
Examples
Scientists are studying the changes in the Earth's crust.
The thickness of the crust varies in different places.
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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.
