liu6脲
Jyutpingliu6
Yaleliuh
Definition
Urea; carbamide, an organic compound also known as niu6 sou3.
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How it's used
尿素 is the standard term used in both scientific and agricultural contexts in Hong Kong. While 脲 is the formal chemical character, it is almost never used in speech or casual writing. Most people will only ever encounter the term when dealing with gardening, farming, or basic chemistry.
Related words
Common phrases
urea fertilizer
Common mistake
Do not confuse the pronunciation of 尿 with the word for urine in a casual context, as the term 尿素 is a specific chemical compound name. Using the character 脲 in daily life will likely confuse native speakers who are unfamiliar with the formal chemical character.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
