lap1 zi2粒子
Jyutpinglap1 zi2
Yalelāp jí
Definition
Particle; a very small object that is typically less than a few millimeters in size.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or technical contexts, such as physics or environmental science. It is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing air quality or specific microscopic matter. When referring to general small specks of dust or dirt, speakers typically prefer using terms like 塵 or 碎屑.
Measure word
nap1粒nāpExamples
There are many suspended particles in the air.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe small items like crumbs or grains of sand, as it sounds overly academic or clinical. It is specifically reserved for microscopic or subatomic entities.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
