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March 24, 2026
筷子kuàizi(kuai4zi5)
筷子 (kuài zi) refers to a pair of chopsticks used predominantly in Chinese cuisine for eating. They are typically made from wood, bamboo, or plastic and are an essential utensil in many East Asian cultures, representing both practicality and tradition in dining.
Strokes16Frequency#12226DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, chopsticks symbolize harmony and balance, as they work together to pick up food. They also reflect the importance of communal dining, where sharing food is a common practice.
Memory Tip
Imagine two quick (快) sticks (子) that you use to pick up food. Visualize a pair of chopsticks moving rapidly to grab delicious pieces of sushi, helping you remember both the meaning and pronunciation.
Meanings of 筷子
kuàizi(kuai4zi5)
1chopsticks
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About 筷子
筷子Simplified
16Strokes
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#12226Frequency Rank
对Measure Word
HSK 2.0L3HSK 3.0L3ElementaryTOCFLL2HSKKL1CEFRA1
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Usage Notes
Be careful with the pronunciation of 'kuài' (快) and 'zi' (子), as mispronouncing can confuse it with other words. The term is informal, so you can use it in everyday conversations about food. Common collocations include '一双筷子' (a pair of chopsticks).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 3 word, 筷子 connects with other food-related vocabulary at this level, such as 食物 (shí wù - food) and 饭 (fàn - rice/meal). Focus on using it in context when discussing meals or dining experiences.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 筷子 with other utensils like 叉 (fork) or 勺 (spoon). Remember that 筷子 specifically refers to chopsticks, while the others denote different eating tools.
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筷子 (kuài zi) refers to a pair of chopsticks used predominantly in Chinese cuisine for eating. They are typically made from wood, bamboo, or plastic and are an essential utensil in many East Asian cultures, representing both practicality and tradition in dining.
When to use 筷子
Be careful with the pronunciation of 'kuài' (快) and 'zi' (子), as mispronouncing can confuse it with other words. The term is informal, so you can use it in everyday conversations about food. Common collocations include '一双筷子' (a pair of chopsticks).
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 筷子 with other utensils like 叉 (fork) or 勺 (spoon). Remember that 筷子 specifically refers to chopsticks, while the others denote different eating tools.
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Grammar Patterns of 筷子
筷子 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
