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Definition
Boiling point; the temperature at which a substance changes from liquid to gas.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often used in formal or academic contexts, but they are frequently borrowed into daily conversation when discussing cooking or technical issues. While it is a precise term, it is rarely used metaphorically in Cantonese to describe a person's temper, unlike the English phrase 'boiling point'.
Examples
The boiling point of water is 100 degrees Celsius.
Do you know what the boiling point of alcohol is?
Related words
Common phrases
reach the boiling point
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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.
