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Definition
Coal; a black or brown sedimentary rock used as fossil fuel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the solid fossil fuel, whereas gas used for cooking is usually referred to as 煤氣. While 煤 is the general term for coal, it is rarely used in modern urban Hong Kong daily life because most households rely on electricity or piped gas.
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People used to like using coal to cook.
Is there any coal left here?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse 煤 with 煤氣, which is the term for town gas used in stoves and water heaters. Using 煤 to describe the gas coming out of a kitchen burner will cause confusion.
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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.
