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Definition
Kettle; a container used for boiling water, usually shaped like a teapot for easy pouring.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the vessel used for boiling water on a stove or an electric appliance. While modern electric kettles are common, the term remains the standard way to describe any container designed for this purpose. It is distinct from a teapot, which is for steeping tea leaves rather than heating water.
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Please watch the kettle for me, turn off the heat when the water boils.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 煲水, which is the verb phrase meaning to boil water. Using the noun form as a verb will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
