tit3 caan2鐵鏟铁铲
Jyutpingtit3 caan2
Yaletit cháan
Definition
A spade or a shovel.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a tool made of metal, distinguishing it from wooden or plastic versions. It is commonly used in gardening or construction contexts rather than for kitchen tasks, where a spatula is referred to as 鑊鏟.
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Take the shovel and go dig in the garden.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鑊鏟, which is the kitchen utensil used for stir-frying. Using 鐵鏟 to describe a kitchen tool will sound like you are trying to cook with a heavy-duty gardening shovel.
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Grammar guides
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