tung2 cong1筒倉筒仓
Jyutpingtung2 cong1
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Definition
Silo; a large container or tower for storing bulk materials like grain or cement.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to large, cylindrical structures used for storing bulk materials like grain or cement. While technically accurate, it is rarely used in casual daily conversation unless discussing industrial facilities or agricultural infrastructure. Most people would simply use a more general term like 倉庫 if the specific shape or function of a silo is not the focus.
Measure word
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That old silo has been abandoned for a long time.
Related words
Common phrases
grain silo
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