tong1 hok3湯殼汤壳
Jyutpingtong1 hok3
Yaletōng hok
Definition
Soup ladle; a large spoon-shaped utensil used for scooping soup.
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How it's used
The character 𢳂 is the specific verb used for scooping liquid or semi-liquid food like soup or congee with a ladle. Using 湯殼 is standard in both home kitchens and restaurants. It is distinct from a regular spoon, which is referred to as 匙羹.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
lo2 go3 tong1 hok3 bong1 ngo5 di1 tong1 aa4
攞個湯殼幫我𢳂啲湯呀。
Use the soup ladle to scoop some soup for me.
nei5 gin3 m4 gin3 dou3 go3 tong1 hok3 hai2 bin1 aa4
你見唔見到個湯殼喺邊呀？
Do you see where the soup ladle is?
Related words
Common phrases
tong1
𢳂湯
to scoop soup
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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