ze3 zaa1蔗渣
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Definition
Bagasse; the fibrous residue remaining after sugarcane is crushed to extract its juice.
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How it's used
Beyond its literal meaning as sugarcane fiber, this term is frequently used in the metaphorical expression 蔗渣價錢，燒鵝味道 to describe high quality at a bargain price. It implies something that has been stripped of its primary value, yet still retains some utility or hidden worth. You will often hear it used in industrial or agricultural contexts regarding waste management.
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deoi1堆dēuiExamples
This bagasse is very dry, just throw it away.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 渣滓, which refers to general dregs or sediment. 蔗渣 is specific to the fibrous remains of sugarcane after extraction.
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Grammar guides
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