zeon1樽
Jyutpingzeon1
Yalejēun
Definition
A bottle of; a classifier for liquids contained in a bottle.
colloquialfooddrink
How it's used
Used primarily for liquids or substances that are poured, such as water, beer, or cooking oil. It acts as both a noun meaning bottle and a measure word for the contents within it. Unlike some other containers, it specifically implies a narrow neck or a cap, distinguishing it from a glass or a bowl.
Measure word
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Related words
Common mistake
Do not use it for items that are not liquid or pourable, such as a bottle of pills, which would typically use 樽 as a container but might sound unnatural compared to other measures depending on the shape.
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