高压锅

高壓鍋

gāoyāguō

noun #54,312

Measure Word

一个高压锅 gè

Meanings

1 pressure cooker

Characters

press, pressure

Examples

HSK 3

高压锅上气后再压二十分钟。

Gāoyāguō shàng qì hòu zài yā èrshí fēnzhōng.

Once the pressure cooker reaches pressure, cook for another 20 minutes.

HSK 7-9

用高压锅炖牛肉又快又烂。

Yòng gāoyāguō dùn niúròu yòu kuài yòu làn.

Stewing beef in a pressure cooker is fast and makes it tender.

Tips

usage

Often used metaphorically - 高压锅 describes high-pressure environments (school, workplace). 电压力锅 refers to the electric version, the Chinese equivalent of an Instant Pot.

Stroke Order

高 gāo

压 yā

锅 guō