cou2 pei4草皮
Jyutpingcou2 pei4
Yalechóu pèih
Definition
Turf or sod; grass grown with its roots and soil as a layer used for lawns, pitches, or racecourses.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the cultivated, portable layer of grass and soil used for landscaping or sports surfaces. It is distinct from natural wild grass or a lawn in a garden, which would typically be referred to as 草地. The term carries a sense of industrial or professional maintenance rather than just a patch of greenery.
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faai3塊faiExamples
The turf on the field is completely ruined.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 草地, which refers to a lawn or a grassy area in general. Using 草皮 to describe a park or a backyard lawn sounds like you are talking about the physical material being installed rather than the location itself.
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