caa4 bui1 dip2茶杯碟
Jyutpingcaa4 bui1 dip2
Yalechàh būi díp
Definition
Saucer; a small round dish placed under a teacup.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the small plate placed under a teacup to catch spills or hold a spoon. While it is a compound word, in many casual settings, people might simply refer to it as a 碟 or 托碟 if the context of the teacup is already clear.
Measure word
zek3隻jekExamples
This saucer seems to have some cracks.
Related words
Common phrases
tea cup and saucer set
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