jyun4 jau4原油
Jyutpingjyun4 jau4
Yaleyùhn yàuh
Definition
Crude oil; unrefined petroleum.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to unrefined petroleum extracted from the ground before it undergoes industrial processing. It is almost exclusively used in economic, industrial, or news contexts rather than in daily casual conversation. When discussing fuel for vehicles or household use, speakers prefer the more general term 石油 or specific product names like 汽油.
Examples
Crude oil prices have risen very sharply recently.
Do you know where they sell crude oil?
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Grammar guides
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