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Definition
A clay pot.
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How it's used
Clay pots are prized for their ability to retain heat, making them the standard vessel for dishes like clay pot rice. The term is also central to the common idiom 沙煲兄弟, which refers to close friends who have shared hardships together, evoking the image of people cooking and eating from the same humble pot.
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Congee cooked in a clay pot tastes especially good.
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Common phrases
sworn brothers who have shared hardships
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 砂鍋, which is the standard Mandarin term for a clay pot. While locals will understand 砂鍋, using 沙煲 is the authentic way to refer to the cookware in a Cantonese context.
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Grammar guides
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