gun3罐
Jyutpinggun3
Yalegun
Definition
A cylindrical can, pot, or jar, typically made of metal.
colloquialfoodhome
How it's used
Refers specifically to cylindrical containers made of metal, though it is often used loosely for other materials like plastic or glass if they share a similar shape. When talking about food stored in these containers, the compound 罐頭 is almost always used instead of just 罐. It functions as a noun and is distinct from 樽, which typically refers to bottles with narrower necks.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 樽, which is for bottles. Using 罐 for a glass bottle sounds very unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
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