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Definition
Wok, a round-bottomed Chinese cooking pan, or a troublesome situation or mess.
- wok; a round-bottomed Chinese cooking pan with a wide opening
- slanga highly troublesome situation; a disaster or mess
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How it's used
Beyond the literal cooking vessel, this word is frequently used metaphorically to describe a major disaster, a mess, or a difficult situation. When someone says they have to carry the burden of a mistake, they often use the phrase 孭鑊. It carries a sense of heavy responsibility or being caught in a bad predicament.
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We are in big trouble this time, what should we do?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse the literal cooking tool with the metaphorical meaning of a disaster. If someone says 鑊氣, they are referring to the distinct smoky flavor imparted by a hot wok during stir-frying, not a bad situation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
