jim4 jip6鹽業盐业
Jyutpingjim4 jip6
Yaleyìhm yihp
Definition
The salt industry.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in historical or economic contexts rather than daily conversation. It refers specifically to the large scale production and trade of salt, often appearing in textbooks or museum exhibits about coastal history. You will rarely hear it used in casual chat unless you are discussing local heritage or industrial history.
Examples
Do you know how the salt industry developed?
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