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Definition
Nuclear war; a war fought using nuclear weapons.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large scale conflict involving nuclear weaponry rather than conventional warfare. It is frequently used in hypothetical or doomsday scenarios within media and casual conversation.
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If a nuclear war breaks out, what will the world become?
They talk about nuclear war all the time, it's scary to hear.
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Common phrases
outbreak of nuclear war
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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.
