tim1 gaa1 zai1添加劑添加剂
Jyutpingtim1 gaa1 zai1
Yaletīm gā jāi
Definition
Additive; substances artificially added to a product to achieve specific functions or effects.
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How it's used
Often associated with processed food, this term carries a slightly negative connotation in everyday speech, implying that a product is less natural or healthy. It is frequently used when reading nutrition labels or discussing health concerns during grocery shopping.
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zung3種jungExamples
This bag of snacks has a lot of additives, don't eat too much.
Take a look at the label, are there any additives inside?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with preservatives, which is 防腐劑. While all preservatives are technically additives, not all additives are preservatives.
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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.
