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Definition
Sodium; the chemical element with atomic number 11 and symbol Na.
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How it's used
Used primarily in scientific, medical, or nutritional contexts, this term is almost exclusively encountered when reading food labels or discussing dietary health. It functions as a technical noun rather than a word used in casual, everyday conversation. You will frequently see it paired with terms related to health risks like high blood pressure.
Examples
These foods contain a lot of sodium.
The doctor said I have consumed too much sodium.
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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.
