fan1酚
Jyutpingfan1
Yalefān
Definition
Phenol
neutralother
How it's used
Technical terms like 酚 are almost exclusively used in scientific, medical, or industrial contexts in Hong Kong. Unlike everyday vocabulary, these characters are adopted from chemical nomenclature and are rarely encountered in casual conversation unless discussing specific health hazards or laboratory safety.
Examples
le1 zung3 faa3 hok6 ban2 ham4 jau5 fan1
呢種化學品含有酚。
This type of chemical contains phenol.
sat6 jim6 sat1 jap6 min6 jau5 mou5 fan1 aa4
實驗室入面有冇酚呀？
Is there any phenol in the laboratory?
Related words
Common phrases
fan1 leoi6
酚類
phenols
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- 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.
