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Jyutpinggon1 bing1
Yalegōn bīng
Definition
Dry ice; solid carbon dioxide.
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How it's used
Dry ice is primarily used in Hong Kong for keeping frozen desserts like ice cream cakes from melting during transport. It is often provided by bakeries upon request when purchasing such items. People frequently emphasize its extreme coldness to warn others against direct skin contact, which can cause severe frostbite.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
This dry ice is very cold, please do not touch it directly with your hands.
Have you bought the dry ice yet? The cake is about to melt.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake it for regular ice, but it is actually solid carbon dioxide and behaves very differently by sublimating directly into gas. It should never be placed in drinks for consumption as it is dangerous if swallowed.
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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.
