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Definition
Phosphorus; a highly reactive chemical element with atomic number 15 and symbol P.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from written Chinese characters but pronounced with Cantonese phonology. It is rarely used in daily conversation unless discussing chemistry, biology, or fertilizers. When mentioned, it is almost always in an academic or professional context.
Examples
Phosphorus is a very important chemical element.
Do you know how phosphorus exists in nature?
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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.
