mat6 lei5物理
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Definition
Physics; the scientific study of matter, energy, and their motion through space and time.
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How it's used
Academic subjects in Cantonese are often referred to by their full names ending in 學, but for common fields like physics, dropping the suffix is perfectly natural in casual conversation. Using 物理 alone sounds less formal than 物理學, making it the preferred choice when chatting about school or university majors. It is rarely used outside of academic or scientific contexts.
Examples
He majored in physics at university, he is very smart.
Do you think physics is hard to study?
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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.
