deoi1 fei4堆肥
Jyutpingdeoi1 fei4
Yaledēui fèih
Definition
To compost; to decompose organic matter to make fertilizer.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the process of turning organic waste into soil amendment, often used in the context of urban gardening or environmental awareness. Unlike general waste disposal, this term implies a deliberate, constructive action to recycle nutrients back into the earth. It is frequently heard among people interested in sustainability or home gardening.
Examples
Have you taken the kitchen waste to compost yet?
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Common phrases
kitchen waste composting
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
