jung4 dim2熔點熔点
Jyutpingjung4 dim2
Yaleyùhng dím
Definition
Melting point; the temperature at which a substance changes state from solid to liquid.
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How it's used
Technical terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese into spoken Cantonese without modification. While it is a scientific term, it is frequently used in casual conversation when discussing cooking, materials, or basic science experiments. It follows the standard structure of noun phrases in Cantonese, often preceded by 嘅 to link it to the substance being described.
Examples
The melting point of this metal is very high.
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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.
