gam1 po2 lo4笸籮笸箩
Jyutpinggam1 po2 lo4
Yalegām pó lòh
Definition
A shallow wicker basket woven from bamboo or rattan, ranging in size from a rice bowl to a large colander.
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How it's used
This term is increasingly rare in modern urban Hong Kong and is mostly associated with traditional household items or older generations. It specifically refers to shallow, woven baskets made of bamboo or rattan, often used for drying food or holding small household goods. Younger speakers might simply use 籃 or 筲箕 to describe similar containers.
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Put the vegetables in the wicker basket to dry.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 筲箕, which is specifically a colander or strainer used for draining water. While a 笸籮 can be used for similar purposes, it is primarily a storage or drying vessel rather than a kitchen tool for straining.
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