勺子 sháozi spoon
spoon; scoop; ladle
How to remember 勺子: 勺 ladle + 子 child = spoon.
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How it is used
- An everyday spoon - measure word 把: 一把勺子 (yì bǎ sháozi) a spoon.
- For a soup spoon Chinese also says 汤勺 (tāngsháo) or 调羹 (tiáogēng); 勺子 is the plain, all-purpose term.
- Pairs at the table with 筷子 (chopsticks) and 叉子 (fork).
Example sentences
- 把勺子给我。 Bǎ sháozi gěi wǒ.Give me the spoon.
- 这个勺子很脏。 Zhège sháozi hěn zāng.This spoon is very dirty.
- 少了一把勺子。 Shǎo le yībǎ sháozi.There is a spoon missing.