saang1 gwo2 dou1生果刀
Jyutpingsaang1 gwo2 dou1
Yalesāang gwó dōu
Definition
Fruit knife; a small knife used for peeling and cutting fruit.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to small, handheld knives used for peeling or slicing fruit. It is rarely used for anything else, so do not use it to describe a larger kitchen knife or a chef's knife, which are usually called 廚房刀.
Measure word
baa2把báExamples
Take out a fruit knife to cut the apple.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use the Mandarin term 水果刀, which is understood but sounds unnatural in a local context. Stick to 生果刀 to sound like a native speaker.
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Grammar guides
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