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Be mindful of the context when using 笊, as it is primarily used in culinary settings. It can often be confused with 碗 (wǎn, bowl) or 勺 (sháo, spoon), so ensure you're clear about the specific utensil you mean. The usage is informal, generally not used in formal writing.
While 笊 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, it is beneficial for HSK learners focusing on food-related terms. Connecting this word with other kitchen vocabulary will enhance your understanding of cooking terms and improve your culinary Chinese.
Learners often confuse 笊 with other kitchen utensils, leading to sentences like '我用碗来捞面条' (Wǒ yòng wǎn lái lāo miàntiáo), which means 'I use a bowl to scoop up the noodles.' The correct term is 笊, as it specifically denotes a skimmer.
Pronunciation of 笊
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Etymology of 笊
bamboo
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- 1The meaning half⺮ carries the sense.
- 2The sound half爪 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawaybamboo
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say bamboo ladle, bamboo skimmer in Chinese
“bamboo ladle, bamboo skimmer” in Chinese is笊
The character 笊 (zhào) refers to a type of kitchen utensil made from bamboo, specifically a bamboo ladle or skimmer used for draining liquids from food. It is commonly used in Chinese cooking, particularly for foods like noodles or vegetables that need to be separated from water or broth.
When to use 笊
Be mindful of the context when using 笊, as it is primarily used in culinary settings. It can often be confused with 碗 (wǎn, bowl) or 勺 (sháo, spoon), so ensure you're clear about the specific utensil you mean. The usage is informal, generally not used in formal writing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 笊 with other kitchen utensils, leading to sentences like '我用碗来捞面条' (Wǒ yòng wǎn lái lāo miàntiáo), which means 'I use a bowl to scoop up the noodles.' The correct term is 笊, as it specifically denotes a skimmer.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 笊
You can say, '我用笊来捞面条' (Wǒ yòng zhào lái lāo miàntiáo), meaning 'I use a bamboo ladle to scoop up the noodles.'
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