lok6 fei4落肥

Jyutpinglok6 fei4
Yalelohk fèih

Definition

To apply fertilizer to soil or plants.

colloquialnaturedaily actions

How it's used

This term is primarily used in gardening or small scale farming contexts. It functions as a verb phrase where the object, such as plants or soil, typically precedes the verb or is understood from context. It sounds much more natural in a domestic setting than formal agricultural terminology.

Examples

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When will you fertilize the flowers?
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Since fertilizing recently, the vegetables are growing very fast.

Related words

synonymsi1 fei4施肥sī fèih

Common phrases

apply liquid fertilizer

Grammar color guide

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Particle
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