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    Expressing "butter" with 黄油 (huángyóu)

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    Explanation

    黄油 (huángyóu) means "butter," the dairy product made from churning cream. It is composed of 黄 (yellow) and 油 (oil/fat), reflecting the product's appearance. It is commonly used in cooking, baking, and food-related contexts.

    Examples

    • 这个蛋糕需要加一百克黄油。

      Zhège dàngāo xūyào jiā yī bǎi kè huángyóu.

      This cake requires one hundred grams of butter.

    • 请把黄油均匀地涂在面包上。

      Qǐng bǎ huángyóu jūnyún de tú zài miànbāo shàng.

      Please spread the butter evenly on the bread.

    • 超市里的黄油今天打折了。

      Chāoshì lǐ de huángyóu jīntiān dǎzhé le.

      The butter at the supermarket is on sale today.

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