zing1 faat3 zok3 jung6蒸發作用蒸发作用
Jyutpingzing1 faat3 zok3 jung6
Yalejīng faat jok yuhng
Definition
Evaporation; the process of a liquid turning into vapor.
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How it's used
Primarily used in scientific or educational contexts to describe the physical process of liquid turning into vapor. While it is a technical term, it is frequently encountered in geography or science lessons in Hong Kong schools. It is not used in casual conversation to describe things disappearing or vanishing, for which other verbs are preferred.
Examples
The evaporation here is very strong, clothes dry very quickly.
Do you know how evaporation affects the weather?
Related words
Common phrases
strong evaporation
affect evaporation
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this term to mean someone or something disappearing, but it is strictly limited to the physical process of water evaporation. Use 消失 or 唔見咗 instead for general disappearance.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
