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Definition
Bleach; specifically liquid household bleach.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the liquid household cleaning agent used for disinfection and whitening. It is standard practice to mention dilution when discussing its use, as concentrated bleach is highly corrosive and can damage surfaces or skin.
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Mopping the floor with bleach can kill bacteria.
Remember to dilute the bleach before you use it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with laundry detergent or general soap, as it is a harsh chemical that should never be mixed with other cleaning agents like ammonia or acidic cleaners, which can create toxic gases.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
