炒锅

炒鍋

chǎoguō

noun #79,509

Measure Word

一口炒锅 kǒu

Meanings

1 wok
2 frying pan

Characters

Examples

中式炒锅锅底是圆的。

Zhōngshì chǎoguō guō dǐ shì yuán de.

A Chinese wok has a round bottom.

新买的炒锅要先开锅。

Xīn mǎi de chǎoguō yào xiān kāi guō.

A newly bought wok needs to be seasoned first.

Tips

culture

开锅 (seasoning a new wok) is a ritual: scrub, heat, rub with pork fat or scallions, repeat. A well-seasoned 铁锅 (iron wok) develops a naturally non-stick patina over years.

Stroke Order

炒 chǎo

锅 guō