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油
yóu
Description
油是一种做菜的时候用的东西，很多菜都要用油来炒。
"油" is something used in cooking; many dishes require "油" for frying.
车也需要油才能开，我们叫它汽油。
Cars also need "油" to run, which we call gasoline.
Meanings
油yóu
oil (for cooking); fat
炒菜要放一点油。
You need to use a little oil when stir-frying.
油yóu
fuel; petroleum; gasoline
车没油了，我们去加油站。
The car is out of gas; let's go to the gas station.
油yóu
oily; greasy
这个菜太油了。
This dish is too greasy.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
加油 literally 'add oil' but commonly means 'go for it / good luck'.
- Etymology
油 is a single character meaning oil, used in many compounds.
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