jat1 joeng5 faa3 taan3一氧化碳
Jyutpingjat1 joeng5 faa3 taan3
Yaleyāt yéuhng fa taan
Definition
Carbon monoxide; a colorless, odorless, and highly toxic gas produced by incomplete combustion.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese, but they are pronounced with Cantonese phonology in formal or academic settings. While it is a technical term, it is frequently heard in news reports or safety warnings regarding gas water heaters and ventilation. It functions as a standard noun and does not require special colloquial particles when used in a sentence.
Examples
The air here isn't circulating well, be careful of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Why does incomplete combustion produce carbon monoxide?
Related words
Common phrases
carbon monoxide poisoning
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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.
