sou3 coi4素材
Jyutpingsou3 coi4
Yalesou chòih
Definition
Source material; raw materials used to create something.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the raw data, information, or physical components used to create a finished work. It is common in creative contexts like video editing, writing, or design. Unlike the more general term 資料, which implies information or facts, 素材 emphasizes the building blocks that are processed into a final product.
Measure word
di1啲dīExamples
The source material for this movie is very rich.
Have you found enough source material to write the report yet?
Related words
Common phrases
collect source material
rich in source material
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean general information or facts, as it specifically implies raw content that requires further processing or assembly.
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Grammar guides
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