fei4 tin4 liu2肥田料
Jyutpingfei4 tin4 liu2
Yalefèih tìhn líu
Definition
Fertiliser or manure; a substance used to enrich soil and aid plant growth.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to substances added to soil to improve plant growth, often carrying a slightly rustic or agricultural connotation. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in modern urban Hong Kong where most people would simply use the loanword 肥料 or 營養液 for household plants. It sounds more like something a farmer or a gardening enthusiast would say.
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Common phrases
to apply fertiliser
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 肥料, which is the standard, neutral term for fertiliser in both formal and informal contexts. Using 肥田料 in a casual conversation about balcony plants might sound overly descriptive or slightly old fashioned.
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