zou3 tau4灶頭灶头
Jyutpingzou3 tau4
Yalejou tàuh
Definition
Cooking stove, kitchen range, or hob.
colloquialhomefood
How it's used
Originally referring to the traditional wood or coal burning hearth, this term now commonly denotes the modern gas or induction stovetop. It carries a slightly more domestic or traditional feel compared to the more technical or modern term 爐頭. It is frequently used when discussing the cleanliness of the kitchen or the act of cooking at home.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Your stove is very dirty, hurry up and wipe it clean.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 廚房, which refers to the entire kitchen room. Using 灶頭 when you mean the whole kitchen will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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