gang1 ci4羹匙
Jyutpinggang1 ci4
Yalegāng chìh
Definition
A spoon used as an eating utensil.
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How it's used
While 羹匙 is the specific term for a spoon, many speakers simply use 匙羹 in daily life. It is common to see 羹匙 used in more formal or written contexts, such as on menus or in household inventory lists, whereas 匙羹 feels more natural in a kitchen setting.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse the order of the characters, but 匙羹 is significantly more common in spoken Cantonese than 羹匙. Using the latter might sound slightly stiff or like you are reading from a manual.
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Grammar guides
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