Homonym: 油 (Grease)
油 (yóu) is the Chinese word for "oil." It refers to various types of oils used in cooking, industry, and other applications. Common cooking oils include 植物油 (vegetable oil), 橄榄油 (olive oil), and 花生油 (peanut oil). These oils are essential in many cuisines for frying, sautéing, and dressing salads.
In addition to culinary uses, 油 is also important in industrial contexts. It can refer to 石油 (petroleum), which is a major energy source and raw material for producing 塑料 (plastics) and other products. Oil plays a crucial role in the global economy and is a key factor in energy production and transportation.