jap6 jau4入油
Jyutpingjap6 jau4
Yaleyahp yàuh
Definition
To refuel a vehicle or machine; to fill up with gas.
colloquialtransportdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to putting petrol or diesel into a vehicle. It is the standard way to describe visiting a petrol station, which is often called an 油站. You can also use it figuratively in some contexts to mean grabbing a quick snack or drink to boost one's energy, similar to how one might say 'refuel' in English.
Examples
I need to go refuel now, then I will go home.
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Grammar guides
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