luk6氯
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Definition
Chlorine; the chemical element with atomic number 17 and symbol Cl.
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How it's used
This term is strictly a scientific or technical label used in chemistry or industrial contexts. In everyday life, people rarely talk about the element itself, but they frequently encounter it when discussing the smell of swimming pools or tap water. It is almost always used in compound forms like 氯氣 or 氯化物 rather than as a standalone noun in casual conversation.
Examples
Have you smelled that chlorine gas yet?
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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.
