jik6 taai3液態液态
Jyutpingjik6 taai3
Yaleyihk taai
Definition
Liquid state; the state of being a liquid.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific or technical contexts to describe the physical phase of a substance. It is less common in casual conversation compared to the simpler term 液體, which functions as both a noun and an adjective for liquid things. When describing something that is simply wet or fluid, native speakers almost always prefer 液體.
Examples
This water is still in a liquid state.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe everyday liquids like drinks or water, as it sounds overly formal or academic. Use 液體 instead for general purposes.
Grammar color guide
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Adjective
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
