tong1 zoek3湯勺汤勺
Jyutpingtong1 zoek3
Yaletōng jeuk
Definition
Soup ladle; a long-handled utensil with a deep bowl at the end used for serving soup.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the deep, bowl shaped utensil used for scooping liquids from a pot. While many people use the term interchangeably with larger spoons, it is distinct from a standard eating spoon or a flat serving spoon. It is almost exclusively associated with liquid dishes like soup or congee.
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Where did you put the soup ladle?
Related words
Common phrases
stainless steel soup ladle
Common mistake
Avoid using this for a regular spoon used for eating, which is called 匙羹. Using 湯勺 for a small teaspoon will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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