碟子 (diézi): saucer; small dish; small plate

Measure Word

一个碟子 gè

Qǐng gěi wǒ yī gè diézi.

Please give me a small plate.

Zhuō shàng fàng zhe jǐ gè diézi.

There are several small dishes on the table.

usage

碟子 is smaller and shallower than 盘子 (pánzi, plate). It's typically used for sauces, condiments, or small side dishes.

碟 dié

子 zǐ