nung4 dou6濃度浓度
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Definition
Concentration, thickness, or viscosity.
- technicalconcentration; the ratio of solute to solvent in a solution
- thickness or viscosity; how easily a liquid flows or deforms
neutralfoodother
How it's used
While 濃度 is the standard term for chemical concentration, in daily life, Cantonese speakers often use 濃 or 杰 to describe the thickness or viscosity of liquids like soup or sauce. Using 濃度 in a casual setting can sound overly technical or scientific, similar to how one might use 'viscosity' in English when 'thick' would suffice. For everyday liquids, it is more natural to ask if something is 夠唔夠濃.
Examples
The concentration of this coffee is just right, it is not too bitter.
Do you know what the concentration of this liquid medicine is?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 濃度 with 密度, which means density. Remember that 濃度 refers to the ratio of solute to solvent, whereas 密度 refers to mass per unit volume.
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