mat6 liu2物料
Jyutpingmat6 liu2
Yalemaht líu
Definition
Material used in production or manufacturing.
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How it's used
While often used in industrial or manufacturing contexts, this term is also commonly applied to textiles and construction. It carries a slightly more technical or formal tone than simply referring to the substance itself, such as 布料 for fabric or 木材 for wood. It is the standard choice when discussing the raw components required for a project or product.
Measure word
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This kind of material is very expensive, don't use it carelessly.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 物質, which refers to matter in a scientific or philosophical sense. Use 物料 when referring to the physical components or supplies needed to build or make something.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
