zoeng6 gaau1橡膠橡胶
Jyutpingzoeng6 gaau1
Yalejeuhng gāau
Definition
Rubber; an elastic, insulating, waterproof, and airtight material.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the industrial or material science context of rubber. In everyday speech, when talking about common items like erasers or rubber bands, locals often use more specific terms like 擦膠 for erasers or 橡筋 for rubber bands instead of the generic material name.
Examples
Do you know how rubber is extracted?
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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.
