罐头 guàntou tin
tin; can
How to remember 罐头: 罐 jar + 头 head = tin.
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How it is used
- 'Canned food / a tin can' - 一个罐头 (yī gè guàntou) a can of food; 水果罐头 (shuǐguǒ guàntou) canned fruit.
- Note 头 is neutral tone (guàntou). Refers to the sealed can of preserved food; for a plain jar use 罐子 (guànzi).