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Definition
To dissolve a solid in a liquid, forming a homogeneous mixture.
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How it's used
While 溶解 is the standard scientific term for dissolving, in daily life, Cantonese speakers often use 化咗 to describe the same process. Using 溶解 sounds more formal or academic, similar to how one might use the word dissolve in a chemistry class rather than in a kitchen setting.
Examples
This kind of powder is very hard to dissolve in cold water.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 溶解 with 融化, which refers to melting from a solid to a liquid state due to heat. Remember that 溶解 requires a solvent to make the substance disappear, whereas 融化 just requires a change in temperature.
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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.
