ji6 git3 wok6易潔鑊易洁镬

Jyutpingji6 git3 wok6

Yaleyih git wohk

名詞

Definition

Nonstick pan; a metal wok or pan with a special coating that prevents food from sticking.

colloquialhomefood

How it's used

This term is a perfect example of how Cantonese creates practical compound nouns by combining a verb phrase with a noun. It specifically refers to pans with a Teflon or similar synthetic coating, distinguishing them from traditional cast iron or stainless steel woks. People often use it to emphasize the convenience of cleaning up after cooking sticky foods like eggs or pancakes.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

ni1呢go3個ji6易git3潔wok6鑊jung6用zo2咗hou2好noi6耐，tou4塗cang4層dou1都lat1甩saai3晒laa3喇。

I have used this nonstick pan for a long time, and the coating has all peeled off.

nei5你zin1煎daan2蛋go2嗰zan6陣，hai6係mai6咪jung6用gan2緊ji6易git3潔wok6鑊aa4呀？

Are you using a nonstick pan while frying that egg?

Common phrases

ji6易git3潔wok6鑊tou4塗cang4層

nonstick pan coating

Common mistake

Avoid using metal spatulas or scouring pads on these pans, as they will quickly damage the surface. Learners should remember that while it is called an easy clean pan, it is not indestructible and requires gentle care to maintain its nonstick properties.