ci4 gang1匙羹
Jyutpingci4 gang1
Yalechìh gāng
Definition
Spoon; an eating utensil with a handle and a shallow bowl at one end.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the standard Chinese style spoon used for soup or rice. While western style spoons are sometimes called 匙羹, they are more precisely referred to as 鐵匙 or 西式匙羹 to distinguish them from the ceramic or plastic ones common in local eateries.
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zek3隻jekExamples
This soup is very hot, use a spoon to drink it slowly.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 匙 to mean spoon in spoken Cantonese, as it is often interpreted as a key or a more formal literary term. Always use the full compound 匙羹 to be clear.
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