砂锅

砂鍋

shāguō

noun #23,290

Measure Word

一个砂锅 gè

Meanings

1 clay pot
2 earthenware casserole
3 sand pot

Characters

sand / grit (describes the gritty earthenware material)

pot / pan / wok

Examples

妈妈用砂锅炖了一锅排骨汤。

Māmā yòng shāguō dùn le yī guō páigǔ tāng.

Mom slow-cooked a pot of pork rib soup in a clay pot.

砂锅粥是广东的一道传统美食。

Shāguō zhōu shì Guǎngdōng de yī dào chuántǒng měishí.

Clay pot congee is a traditional Cantonese dish.

这家餐厅的砂锅豆腐非常有名。

Zhè jiā cāntīng de shāguō dòufu fēicháng yǒumíng.

This restaurant's clay pot tofu is very famous.

Tips

culture

砂锅 (clay/sand pots) are a staple of Chinese cooking. They retain heat evenly and are ideal for slow-cooking soups, stews, and congee. Dishes like 砂锅粥 (clay pot congee) and 砂锅鱼头 (clay pot fish head) are beloved across China, especially in Cantonese and northern cuisines.

Stroke Order

砂 shā

锅 guō