diu6 pui3調配调配
Jyutpingdiu6 pui3
Yalediuh pui
Definition
To mix, blend, or concoct a liquid from various ingredients, such as a medicine or a cocktail.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of mixing ingredients to create a new liquid substance, such as cocktails, herbal remedies, or chemical solutions. It implies a degree of precision or skill, distinguishing it from simply mixing things together. While it can be used for non-liquid items in formal contexts, in daily Cantonese it is almost exclusively reserved for liquids.
Examples
This drink was concocted by my own hands.
Do you know how to concoct this medicinal liquid?
Related words
Common phrases
to concoct medicinal liquid
elaborately concocted
Common mistake
Avoid using this for cooking food like stir-fries or salads, where 撈 or 攪拌 are much more natural choices. It sounds overly clinical or technical if applied to standard kitchen preparation.
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