faa3 hok6 gin6化學鍵化学键
Jyutpingfaa3 hok6 gin6
Yalefa hohk gihn
Definition
Chemical bond; the type of attractive force holding atoms together in a molecule.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific contexts, this term is the standard translation for the concept in chemistry. While it is a technical noun, it follows the same grammatical rules as any other noun in Cantonese, often appearing with classifiers like 種 or 類 when discussing different types.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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