nip6鎳镍
Jyutpingnip6
Yalenihp
Definition
Nickel; the chemical element of atomic number 28, a transition metal with the symbol Ni.
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How it's used
Scientific terms like this are often borrowed directly from English in casual speech, but the Chinese character is standard in technical or formal contexts. You will mostly encounter this word when discussing material composition, especially regarding jewelry or metal alloys that might trigger contact dermatitis.
Examples
Is this accessory made of nickel?
This metal, nickel, easily causes skin allergies.
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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.
