zung1 zi2中子
Jyutpingzung1 zi2
Yalejūng jí
Definition
Neutron; a subatomic particle with no charge that, together with protons, forms atomic nuclei.
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How it's used
Scientific terminology like this is often borrowed directly from written Chinese, but the pronunciation follows Cantonese phonology. It is primarily used in academic or formal educational settings rather than everyday casual conversation. When discussing atomic structure, it is almost always paired with 質子 and 電子.
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nap1粒nāpExamples
There are protons and neutrons inside the atomic nucleus.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
