勺
ladle; unit of volume
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
ladle; spoon
Often used in colloquial speech with the diminutive suffix 儿.
Please give me a ladle, I want to drink soup.
A wooden ladle is a commonly used tool for scooping water and serving rice in northern China.
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Mom uses a metal ladle to stir-fry vegetables in the pot.
The baby uses a plastic spoon to eat, so it won't burn their small hands.
The chef uses a large ladle to add seasonings to the pot.
measure word
unit of volume
formalUsed in traditional Chinese measurement systems for dry or liquid ingredients in cooking.
The recipe says to add three spoonfuls of salt.
This spoonful of flour is enough to make a small cake.
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According to traditional measurement standards, 1 spoonful equals 10 small pinches.
The recipe calls for two spoonfuls of light soy sauce.
Grandma uses a spoon to measure millet to make congee.