罉 (chēng) - A deep cooking pot or wok, typically used

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A deep cooking pot or wok, typically used in Cantonese cuisine for cooking soups, stews, or braised dishes.

A deep cooking pot or wok, typically used

Usage highlights

Large potClay potSand potIron potPot lidWash the pot

Synonyms

  • 锅— pot, wok (more general term)
  • 煲— pot, casserole (Cantonese)
  • 镬— wok (Cantonese)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We need a large pot (大罉) to cook this soup.
  • She bought a new clay pot (瓦罉) for making herbal tea.
  • The restaurant uses a special pot (砂锅罉) for their signature dish.
  • He cleaned the pot (洗罉) after cooking.

Collocations

  • Large pot(大罉)
  • Clay pot(瓦罉)
  • Sand pot(砂锅罉)
  • Iron pot(铁罉)
  • Pot lid(罉盖)
  • Wash the pot(洗罉)

Idioms

  • Wash the pot and scrape the wok(洗罉刮镬)
  • Pot and ladle clattering(罉罉镬镬)
  • Every pot has its lid(个罉有个盖)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Cantonese cuisine and vernacular, especially in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macau.
  • Often associated with traditional clay pot cooking (煲仔饭) and herbal soup preparations.
  • Represents a specific type of cookware distinct from the more common wok (镬) or pot (锅).

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