gun3 tau2 dou1罐頭刀罐头刀
Jyutpinggun3 tau2 dou1
Yalegun táu dōu
Definition
Can opener; a tool used to open tin cans.
colloquialhomefood
How it's used
Refers specifically to the manual tool used for metal cans. While modern cans often come with pull tabs, this remains a standard kitchen essential for older style tins. It is common to hear it paired with the verb 開 when describing the action of opening a tin.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Can you find the can opener to open the luncheon meat?
Related words
Common phrases
to open a can
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