sek6 fui1石灰
Jyutpingsek6 fui1
Yalesehk fūi
Definition
Lime; quicklime; a white powdery calcium oxide used as a building material and desiccant.
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How it's used
Primarily associated with traditional construction and industrial use, this term is less common in everyday conversation unless discussing renovation or specific chemical properties. It is often used in the context of historical building techniques where lime mortar was standard. In modern settings, people might simply refer to cement or construction materials more broadly.
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baau1包bāuExamples
The walls here were painted with lime powder.
Be careful, don't touch the lime.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 石膏, which is gypsum or plaster of Paris. While both are white powders used in construction, they have different chemical compositions and applications.
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