kin2 hei2 wok6 goi3㨴起鑊蓋㨴起镬盖
Jyutpingkin2 hei2 wok6 goi3
Yalekín héi wohk goi
Definition
To lift the lid off the wok.
colloquialfooddaily actions
How it's used
This verb phrase is specific to the action of lifting a lid, particularly one that is heavy or hot. It carries a sense of physical effort or intentionality, rather than just removing a cover. It is almost exclusively used in the context of cooking with a wok, where the lid is often metal and fits snugly.
Examples
As soon as he lifted the wok lid, he smelled something delicious.
Related words
Common phrases
lift the wok lid
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple verbs like 打開, which can be used for any container or door. Using 㨴起 for anything other than a lid or a similar cover will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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