lau4 wong4硫磺
Jyutpinglau4 wong4
Yalelàuh wòhng
Definition
Sulfur; a yellow crystalline solid or powder, historically known as brimstone.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the chemical element or the mineral form found in volcanic areas. It is rarely used in daily life outside of scientific contexts or discussions about hot springs, where the distinct rotten egg smell is a key characteristic. When describing the smell of hot springs, people often just say 硫磺味 instead of explaining the chemical composition.
Examples
Do you know where they sell sulphur?
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
