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How do you say "oil" in Chinese?
油
yóu
In Chinese, "oil" is 油.
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Pronunciation
Say 'yoe'. This single syllable rises.
Writing and usage
This character has 8 strokes and includes the water radical. It is used for all oils.
Example sentence
我用油炒菜。
I use oil to stir-fry vegetables.
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How to remember 油
The character 油 contains the water radical because oil is a liquid, even though it does not mix with water.
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Questions about 油
How do you say "oil" in Chinese?
In Chinese, "oil" is 油. It is a noun.
How is 油 written in Chinese?
This character has 8 strokes and includes the water radical. It is used for all oils.
How is 油 used in a sentence?
Use 油 as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: 我用油炒菜。 (I use oil to stir-fry vegetables.).
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