调羹

調羹

tiáogēng

noun #27,341

Measure Word

一把调羹 bǎ

Meanings

1 spoon
2 soup spoon
3 Chinese ceramic soup spoon

Characters

to mix; to adjust; to stir

thick soup; broth; porridge

Examples

她用调羹喝汤。

Tā yòng tiáogēng hē tāng.

She drank soup with a spoon.

请拿一把调羹来。

Qǐng ná yī bǎ tiáogēng lái.

Please bring a spoon.

Tips

usage

调羹 typically refers to the ceramic Chinese soup spoon with a short handle and deep bowl. It is the standard term in southern China (especially Shanghai). In northern China, 勺子 (sháozi) is more common for a general spoon.

Stroke Order

调 tiáo

羹 gēng