gaan2 sing3鹼性碱性
Jyutpinggaan2 sing3
Yalegáan sing
Definition
Alkaline; alkalinity; possessing the properties of a base.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific, health, or dietary contexts to describe substances that balance acidity. It often appears in discussions about health trends, such as drinking alkaline water or choosing specific foods to regulate body pH levels.
Examples
This kind of water is alkaline.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 鹼水, which refers specifically to the lye water used in cooking noodles or mooncakes, rather than the general chemical property of alkalinity.
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Grammar guides
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