Definition
煤球 refers to a traditional form of household fuel in China — small, ball-shaped briquettes made from coal dust and clay. They were commonly used in stoves and braziers for cooking and heating before modern gas and electric appliances became widespread. The word carries a nostalgic or historical tone, as these are now rare in urban areas.
n.
coal briquette (ball-shaped, used for household fuel)
Examples
- 煤球。Yǐqián dōngtiān jiājiā hùhù dōu shāo méi qiú qǔnuǎn.In the past, every household burned coal briquettes for warmth in winter.
- 煤球。Tā yòng qiánzi jiā qǐ yí gè méi qiú fàng jìn lúzi lǐ.He picked up a coal briquette with tongs and put it into the stove.
- 煤球。Xiànzài chéng lǐ yǐjīng hěn nán mǎi dào méi qiú le.Nowadays it's hard to buy coal briquettes in the city.
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