hei3 ming5器皿

Jyutpinghei3 ming5

Yalehei míhng

名詞Rare

Definition

A vessel, container, or utensil, especially one used for holding food or liquid.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to functional items used for holding or serving food, such as bowls, plates, or pots. It carries a slightly formal or descriptive tone compared to everyday words like 碗碟. You will often encounter it in contexts involving kitchen organization, hygiene, or retail descriptions.

Measure word

gin2件gín

Examples

ni1呢di1啲hei3器ming5皿hou2好leng3靚，hai2喺bin1邊dou6度maai5買㗎？

These utensils are so pretty, where did you buy them?

gei3記dak1得sai2洗gon1乾zeng6淨di1啲hei3器ming5皿sin1先hou2好jung6用。

Remember to wash the utensils clean before using them.

Common phrases

zyu2煮sik6食hei3器ming5皿

cookware

cing1清git3潔hei3器ming5皿

cleaning utensils

Common mistake

Avoid using this word for tools or gadgets that do not hold food, such as a hammer or screwdriver. It is strictly for containers or vessels used in dining or cooking.