hak1 lung4克隆
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Yalehāk lùhng
Definition
To clone; a clone or replica.
- to clone; cloning
- a clone; a replica or duplicate
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How it's used
Borrowing directly from the English term, this word is primarily used in scientific or science fiction contexts. In everyday casual speech, people often prefer the term 複製 when talking about copying or duplicating things, as 克隆 sounds more academic or technical.
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Scientists successfully cloned a sheep.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe everyday copying tasks like photocopying documents or duplicating files, as those require 影印 or 複製 instead.
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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.
