soeng1 lo4 syun4雙螺旋双螺旋
Jyutpingsoeng1 lo4 syun4
Yalesēung lòh syùhn
Definition
Double helix
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like this is often borrowed directly from written Chinese in academic or formal contexts. While it is perfectly understood in conversation, you will mostly encounter it in biology classes or documentaries rather than casual chat. It functions as a technical noun phrase rather than a descriptive adjective.
Examples
This double helix structure is very complex.
Related words
Common phrases
double helix structure
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
