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柴油
cháiyóu
Description
柴油是一种燃料，很多大车和公共汽车都用它。
"柴油" is a fuel used by many large vehicles and buses.
柴油比汽油便宜，所以货车常常用柴油。
"柴油" is cheaper than gasoline, so trucks often use "柴油".
Meanings
柴油cháiyóu
diesel; diesel oil
这辆车用柴油，不用汽油。
This car uses diesel, not gasoline.
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Notes
- Etymology
柴 (firewood/fuel) + 油 (oil), literally "fuel oil."
- Nuance
contrast with 汽油 (gasoline/petrol), used for smaller cars.
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