jung4 zai1溶劑溶剂
Jyutpingjung4 zai1
Yaleyùhng jāi
Definition
Solvent; a liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances.
neutralother
How it's used
Technical contexts often use this term when discussing chemical properties or industrial cleaning agents. While it functions as a noun, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless the speaker is specifically talking about chemistry, painting, or cleaning supplies.
Measure word
zung3種jungExamples
This kind of solvent smells really bad.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to describe general cleaning liquids like soap or detergent, as those are usually referred to as 清潔劑. Using it for household cleaners sounds overly scientific or confusing to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
