jau4 zi3油漬油渍

Jyutpingjau4 zi3

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Definition

Grease stains

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How it's used

Refers specifically to stains caused by oily substances, making it distinct from general dirt or water marks. It is frequently paired with verbs like 抹 or 洗 when discussing cleaning processes. The term carries a slightly negative connotation, as it implies a messy or unkempt appearance.

Measure word

daat3笪dat

Examples

gin2 saam1 soeng6 min6 jau5 daat3 jau4 zik1 hou2 naan4 sai2 zau2 aa4

件衫上面有笪油漬，好難洗走呀。

There is a greasy spot on the shirt, it is hard to wash off.

Common phrases

heoi3 jau4 zik1

去油漬

remove oil stains

maat3 jau2 zik1

抹油漬

wipe off oil stains

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 污糟, which is a general adjective for dirty. Using 油漬 to describe a generally messy room or person would sound unnatural, as it must be an oil-based stain.