ngaang6 faa3硬化
Jyutpingngaang6 faa3
Yalengaahng fa
Definition
To harden or solidify; to lose elasticity or plasticity.
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How it's used
Focus on the physical change of state from soft or pliable to rigid. While it can be used in technical or medical contexts like arteries hardening, in daily life it is most often applied to materials like food, glue, or clay that lose their moisture or set over time.
Examples
The bread has been left out for too long and has completely hardened.
Will this glue harden after it dries?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's attitude or a situation becoming more intense, as that usually requires different verbs like 變強硬 or 惡化.
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