fu1 kap1 zok3 jung6呼吸作用
Jyutpingfu1 kap1 zok3 jung6
Yalefū kāp jok yuhng
Definition
Respiration; the biological process of breathing and cellular respiration.
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How it's used
Used almost exclusively in scientific or academic contexts, such as biology classes or textbooks. Unlike everyday verbs like 呼吸, this is a technical noun referring to the specific biological process of energy production in cells.
Examples
How does the respiratory process of plants work?
We have been learning about respiration for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
cellular respiration
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
