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Definition
To refrigerate or freeze; to preserve food or goods at low temperatures.
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How it's used
While this term is understood in spoken Cantonese, it carries a slightly formal or technical tone often found on product labels or in written instructions. In casual daily conversation, people typically use the more direct phrase 放入雪櫃 instead of using this formal verb.
Examples
This milk needs to be refrigerated after opening.
Remember to put the meat in the fridge.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with freezing, but in many contexts, it specifically refers to refrigeration rather than deep freezing. If you mean to put something in the freezer, it is more precise to use 冰格 or 冰凍.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
