saam1釤钐
Jyutpingsaam1
Yalesāam
Definition
Samarium; the chemical element with atomic number 62.
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How it's used
Scientific terms for chemical elements like 釤 are rarely used outside of academic or professional chemistry contexts in Hong Kong. Most people would simply use the English word samarium even when speaking Cantonese, as technical terminology is predominantly taught and practiced in English.
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samarium element
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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.
