fei1 gam1 suk6非金屬非金属
Jyutpingfei1 gam1 suk6
Yalefēi gām suhk
Definition
Nonmetal; a chemical element that lacks metallic properties.
neutralother
How it's used
Scientific terminology in Cantonese often follows the same structure as written Chinese, but speakers frequently insert spoken particles like 嘅 or 呀 to make the technical discussion sound more natural in a classroom or casual setting. While the term is strictly scientific, it is used exactly as its English counterpart in both academic and general contexts.
Examples
Carbon is a very common nonmetal.
What are the properties of these nonmetal elements?
Related words
Common phrases
nonmetallic element
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
