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Definition
Chemistry; the scientific study of the properties, composition, structure, and changes of matter.
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How it's used
Beyond the academic subject, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe the intangible spark or connection between two people. When someone says two people have good chemistry, they imply a natural, often romantic, compatibility that cannot be easily explained. It is a common way to discuss social dynamics in a casual setting.
Examples
He studied chemistry in university.
Do you know what kind of chemical reaction this has?
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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.
