nung4 suk1濃縮浓缩
Jyutpingnung4 suk1
Yalenùhng sūk
Definition
To concentrate, condense, or enrich, reducing liquid or bulk to extract the essence.
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How it's used
Beyond the literal sense of removing water from liquids, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe summarizing information or distilling complex ideas into a concise format. It implies a process of removing unnecessary bulk to highlight the core essence of the subject matter.
Examples
This bottle is concentrated orange juice, you need to add water before drinking it.
He condensed the whole story into a five-minute short film.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 縮短, which specifically refers to shortening the duration or length of something. 濃縮 implies a qualitative change where the density or intensity of the content increases, whereas 縮短 just means making it shorter.
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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.
