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Definition
Nicotine; an alkaloid found in nightshade plants that acts as a stimulant and is highly addictive.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the chemical compound found in tobacco products. It is almost exclusively used in scientific, medical, or health-related contexts rather than in casual daily conversation. When discussing smoking habits, locals are more likely to talk about 煙癮 or 抽煙 directly.
Examples
Cigarettes contain a lot of nicotine.
Do you know that nicotine is addictive?
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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.
