dou2 sek6 si2搗石屎捣石屎
Jyutpingdou2 sek6 si2
Yaledóu sehk sí
Definition
To mix and lay concrete.
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How it's used
This term is specific to the construction industry and refers to the physical act of preparing concrete. It is rarely used outside of professional or site-related contexts. When referring to the material itself, locals simply use the loanword 石屎.
Examples
The worker is mixing cement at the construction site.
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