ngaam4 cang4岩層岩层
Jyutpingngaam4 cang4
Yalengàahm chàhng
Definition
Rock layer; a stratum of rock within the Earth's crust.
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How it's used
Primarily used in geological or academic contexts, this term refers specifically to distinct layers of rock within the Earth's crust. While it can be used in casual conversation when discussing hiking or geography, it is not a word that appears in everyday social settings. It is distinct from general terms for rocks like 石頭 because it emphasizes the stratified, layered nature of the geological structure.
Measure word
cang4層chànghExamples
The rock formations here are very ancient.
Which rock formation are you studying?
Related words
Common phrases
sedimentary rock layer
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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.
