gon1酐
Jyutpinggon1
Yalegōn
Definition
Anhydride; a chemical compound formed by removing water from another compound.
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How it's used
This character is strictly a technical term used in chemistry and has no function in everyday spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively encountered in academic or industrial contexts when discussing specific chemical compounds. You will rarely hear it outside of a laboratory or a chemistry classroom.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this character with 肝 because they share the same phonetic component, but they are completely unrelated in meaning and usage.
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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.
