wok6 caan2鑊鏟镬铲
Jyutpingwok6 caan2
Yalewohk cháan
Definition
Wok spatula; a kitchen utensil used for stir-frying in a wok.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the long-handled, curved tool used for stir-frying in a round-bottomed wok. Unlike Western spatulas which are often flat, this tool is designed to match the curvature of the wok to ensure food is tossed effectively. It is an essential item in any Cantonese kitchen and is rarely used for anything other than cooking in a wok.
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Take out the wok spatula and stir-fry the dishes.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a flat spatula used for flipping pancakes or burgers, which is typically called a 鏟 or 煎鏟. Using the wrong tool can make stir-frying in a traditional wok very difficult.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
