鏊 (ào) - A flat iron griddle used for baking pancakes & a type of cooking utensil.
鏊 · ào
A flat iron griddle used for baking pancakes or flatbreads in traditional Chinese cooking;
a type of cooking utensil.
A flat iron griddle used for baking pancakesa type of cooking utensil.
Usage highlights
GriddleIron griddlePancake griddleCopper griddleGriddle cakeGriddle fire
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She cooked pancakes on the griddle (鏊子).
- This is a special iron pan for making jianbing (煎饼鏊).
- Traditional kitchen utensils include the griddle (传统厨具包括鏊).
Collocations
- Griddle(鏊子)
- Iron griddle(铁鏊)
- Pancake griddle(煎饼鏊)
- Copper griddle(铜鏊)
- Griddle cake(鏊饼)
- Griddle fire(鏊火)
Idioms
- Hot as a griddle(炙手可热)
- To endure hardship(甘受煎熬)
Cultural background
FAQ- The character 鏊 appears in ancient texts like 'Dream Pool Essays' by Shen Kuo, describing its use in cooking.
- Traditionally made of iron or bronze, used for making various flatbreads and pancakes across northern China.
- Archaeological finds show griddles dating back to the Warring States period, indicating long culinary history.