wo1鍋锅
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Yalewō
Definition
Cooking pot; a tall or medium-depth cylindrical vessel used for cooking.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the cooking vessel itself, whereas the action of cooking in a pot is often described using phrases like 煲嘢. It is frequently used in compound words to specify the type of pot, such as 砂鍋 or 鑊. When referring to the act of being blamed or taking the fall for something, it is common to use the slang term 背鑊.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 鑊, which is a wok. While both are cooking vessels, 鍋 typically refers to a deeper, pot-like container, whereas 鑊 is the shallow, rounded pan used for stir-frying.
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