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料 (liào): material

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verb

Character info

Pinyin
Meaning: material
Characters: 1
Part of speech: verb
Strokes: 10
Radical: 斗
Structure: 左右结构

Full definitions

material
stuff
grain
feed
to expect
to anticipate
to guess

Chinese explanation

指可以加工成成品的东西，如材料、原料
也指供饮食或调味的物品，如调料、饮料
还表示预料、料想，如料事如神
也可指喂牲口的谷物，如草料。

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Example sentences

The chef put various seasonings into the pot and simmered them slowly over low heat to bring out the aroma.

The fabric of this garment feels very soft, and it's especially comfortable to wear.

Construction workers mix cement, sand, and water in proportion to make sturdy building materials.

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