wan6 jing4 tou2混凝土
Jyutpingwan6 jing4 tou2
Yalewahn yìhng tóu
Definition
Concrete; a construction material made from cement mixed with water, sand, and gravel.
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How it's used
While 混凝土 is the technical and standard term for concrete, construction workers often refer to it simply as 石屎. Using 混凝土 sounds more formal or professional, making it suitable for architectural discussions or news reports, whereas 石屎 is the go-to term on a job site.
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gau6嚿gauhExamples
They used a lot of concrete to build this building here.
Do you know how concrete is made?
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Common phrases
concrete structure
precast concrete
Common mistake
Do not confuse 混凝土 with 英泥, which is cement. Cement is merely the binding powder that acts as an ingredient in the mixture of concrete, not the final hardened material itself.
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