faan6 caan2飯鏟饭铲

Jyutpingfaan6 caan2

Yalefaahn cháan

Definition

A rice paddle, rice scoop, or spatula used for serving rice.

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How it's used

This term specifically refers to the paddle used for scooping cooked rice from a rice cooker. While it is a simple kitchen tool, it is essential in every household because rice is a staple. You will rarely hear it used for spatulas meant for frying in a wok, which are usually called 鑊鏟.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

bong1幫ngo5我lo2攞go3個faan6飯caan2鏟ceot1出lai4嚟aa4呀。

Help me get the rice spatula out.

nei5你jung6用faan6飯caan2鏟zong1裝zo2咗faan6飯mei6未aa4呀？

Have you used the spatula to scoop the rice yet?

Common phrases

lo2攞faan6飯caan2鏟

to get the rice spatula

jung6用faan6飯caan2鏟zong1裝faan6飯

to use the rice spatula to scoop rice

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 鑊鏟, which is the metal or wooden spatula used for stir frying. Using the wrong term might confuse someone if you ask them to pass you a tool for cooking a dish.