zyut6 jyun4 tai2絕緣體绝缘体
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Yalejyuht yùhn tái
Definition
An electrical insulator; a substance that does not conduct electricity easily.
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How it's used
Beyond its technical meaning in physics, this term is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who is socially awkward or completely oblivious to romantic advances. Calling someone a 絕緣體 in a social context implies they are immune to charm or fail to pick up on social cues. It carries a slightly humorous or teasing tone when applied to people.
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Plastic is a type of insulator; it does not conduct electricity.
The insulation layer on the outside of these wires is broken.
Related words
Common phrases
good electrical insulator
insulating material
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 絕緣, which is the verb form meaning to insulate or to cut off relations with someone. While 絕緣體 refers specifically to the material or the person, 絕緣 is used for the action or the state of being isolated.
Grammar color guide
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Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
