盘子 pánzi plate
plate; dish; tray
How to remember 盘子: 盘 tray + 子 child = plate.
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How it is used
- A flat plate or dish for serving food - 洗盘子 (xǐ pánzi) wash the dishes, 一盘子菜 (yì pánzi cài) a plate of food.
- Measure word 个 (gè). Distinct from 碗 (wǎn) bowl and 碟子 (diézi) small saucer; 盘子 is the larger flat serving plate.
Example sentences
- 这个盘子很脏。 Zhège pánzi hěn zāng.This plate is very dirty.
- 盘子里有一片面包。 Pánzi lǐ yǒu yī piàn miànbāo.There's a slice of bread on the plate.
- 没有任何干净的盘子。 Méiyǒu rènhé gānjìng de pánzi.There are no clean plates.