faan2 jing3 deoi1反應堆反应堆
Jyutpingfaan2 jing3 deoi1
Yalefáan ying dēui
Definition
Nuclear reactor; a device or facility used to control nuclear fusion or fission for power generation or research.
neutraltechnology
How it's used
Technical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese or English in professional settings. While it is a standard noun, you will rarely hear it outside of news reports, scientific discussions, or documentaries. It functions exactly like its English counterpart in terms of sentence structure.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
This nuclear reactor has malfunctioned.
Do you know how this nuclear reactor operates?
Related words
Common phrases
nuclear reactor
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
