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Definition
Soda, referring to sodium carbonate or soda water.
- technicalsodium carbonate; washing soda
- soda water; carbonated water
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Used primarily in culinary and chemical contexts, this term is a direct loanword from English. It is most frequently encountered in the context of baking or carbonated drinks. When referring to the chemical compound for cooking, it is almost always paired with 粉 to clarify its form.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general term for soft drinks, which is usually 汽水. Using 梳打 to refer to any sugary carbonated beverage will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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