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Yalebut
Definition
A flat, wide-mouthed bowl made of clay or metal.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a wide, shallow vessel often used for steaming or serving food like steamed egg or claypot rice. It carries a traditional feel compared to a standard bowl, which is usually referred to as 碗. You will often see it in the context of traditional desserts or savory steamed dishes.
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This bowl contains some piping hot steamed egg.
Take out a bowl to put the rice in.
Related words
Common phrases
Put chai ko (steamed rice pudding)
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 碗, which is the standard deep bowl used for daily rice consumption. A 缽 is typically wider and shallower, often associated with specific cooking methods.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
