dung3 git3凍結冻结
Jyutpingdung3 git3
Yaledung git
Definition
To freeze; to turn into ice, or to temporarily suspend or halt something.
- to solidify into ice; to freeze
- figurativeto suspend, halt, or maintain the current state of something
neutraldaily actionsmoney
How it's used
While 凍結 is used for literal freezing of liquids, it is far more common in Hong Kong to use it in professional or financial contexts to describe freezing assets, accounts, or salary increases. When talking about water turning into ice, people often prefer the more descriptive 結冰.
Examples
The weather is so cold that the water has frozen.
The company decided to freeze all employees' salaries.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use 凍結 for food that has been placed in a freezer, as that is usually described using 冰鮮 or 擺入雪櫃.
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Grammar guides
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