wong4 sik1 zaa3 joek6黃色炸藥黄色炸药
Jyutpingwong4 sik1 zaa3 joek6
Yalewòhng sīk ja yeuhk
Definition
Trinitrotoluene (TNT); a powerful, stable explosive that requires a detonator.
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How it's used
Used primarily in technical or dramatic contexts, this term is the standard way to refer to TNT in Cantonese. It is rarely encountered in daily life outside of news reports, action movies, or historical accounts. Because of its specific chemical reference, it is not used metaphorically to describe other types of explosives.
Examples
This TNT is very powerful.
Why do you have TNT?
Related words
Common phrases
detonate TNT
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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.
