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Yaleyeh gwōng
Definition
Luminescent or phosphorescent; glowing in the dark after absorbing light energy.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to materials that store light energy and emit it slowly in the dark, rather than objects that produce light through chemical reactions or electricity. It is most commonly associated with watch hands, stickers, or novelty toys. When describing something that is naturally glowing, such as a firefly or a screen, other terms like 發光 are more appropriate.
Examples
This watch has a phosphorescent function, so it is very clear to see at night.
Is that phosphorescent necklace of yours bought in Sham Shui Po?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
