lei4 zi2離子离子
Jyutpinglei4 zi2
Yalelèih jí
Definition
An ion; an atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese or English in professional settings. While used in technical contexts, you will also hear it frequently in marketing for household appliances like hair dryers or air purifiers. It is treated as a standard noun and does not carry the same colloquial flavor as everyday vocabulary.
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This air purifier can release negative ions.
Do you know the difference between positive ions and negative ions?
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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.
