hok3殼壳
Jyutpinghok3
Yalehok
Definition
A ladleful or scoopful; a unit of volume larger than a spoonful.
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How it's used
Functions as both a noun for the tool itself and a measure word for the amount it holds. It is specifically used for liquid or granular substances like soup, rice, or congee. The size of the ladle is usually implied to be the standard one found in a kitchen or a restaurant.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 羹, which refers to a small spoon used for eating. Using 殼 to describe a small spoonful will sound like you are serving an enormous, unrealistic portion.
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