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Definition
Oleic acid; a monounsaturated fatty acid found naturally in various animal and vegetable fats.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese in academic or professional contexts. While you might see it on a food label or hear it in a health discussion, it is not a word used in casual daily chatter unless the topic specifically turns to nutrition or chemistry.
Examples
This olive oil contains a lot of oleic acid.
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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.
