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Yalecheuk
Definition
Spoon; ladle; also used as a unit of volume (centilitre).
- spoon; ladle
- centilitre (unit of volume)
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How it's used
While 勺 is the technical term for a spoon, it is rarely used in isolation in daily speech. Most people prefer to use 匙羹 for a regular eating spoon. The term 公勺 is specifically reserved for a communal serving spoon used to transfer food from a shared dish to one's own bowl, reflecting local hygiene habits at the dinner table.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse 勺 with 匙羹. Using 勺 to refer to a standard teaspoon or soup spoon can sound overly formal or slightly unnatural in casual conversation.
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