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Yaleyùhn jí haht
Definition
Atomic nucleus; the central part of an atom containing protons and neutrons.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese and pronounced using Cantonese reading pronunciations. While used in academic contexts, it is rarely discussed in casual daily conversation unless one is specifically talking about physics or chemistry. It functions as a standard noun and follows the same grammatical rules as other physical objects.
Measure word
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There are protons and neutrons inside the nucleus.
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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.



