庖 (páo) - kitchen & cook

庖Tone 2

páo ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 广

柠七

庖 · páo

kitchen;

cook;

chef;

professional cook;

kitchen utensils

kitchencookchef

Usage highlights

KitchenChefMaster chefKitchen knifeKitchen workCook's skill

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 食客— diner; customer (antonym to cook)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The chef is preparing a feast (庖厨在准备盛宴).
  • This is a professional kitchen (专业庖厨).
  • He excels at his craft like a master chef (技如良庖).

Collocations

  • Kitchen(庖厨)
  • Chef(庖人)
  • Master chef(良庖)
  • Kitchen knife(庖刀)
  • Kitchen work(庖事)
  • Cook's skill(庖技)

Idioms

  • To do things one is not supposed to do(越俎代庖)
  • A skilled cook(庖丁解牛)
  • To die without regret(死而无庖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese kitchens and professional cooking.
  • Associated with the famous Daoist story 'Cook Ding' (庖丁) from Zhuangzi.
  • Represents professional expertise and mastery of a craft.

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