铁板

鐵板

tiěbǎn

noun #25,650

Measure Word

一块铁板 kuài

Meanings

1 iron plate
2 hot iron griddle
3 teppan (Japanese-style hot plate for grilling)

Characters

board; plate; plank

Examples

铁板牛肉滋滋作响，香气扑鼻。

Tiěbǎn niúròu zīzī zuòxiǎng, xiāngqì pūbí.

The sizzling teppan beef fills the air with a wonderful aroma.

师傅把食材放在铁板上煎烤。

Shīfu bǎ shícái fàng zài tiěbǎn shàng jiānkǎo.

The chef grills the ingredients on the iron plate.

这是一块厚实的铁板，耐高温。

Zhè shì yī kuài hòushí de tiěbǎn, nài gāowēn.

This is a thick iron plate that can withstand high temperatures.

Tips

culture

铁板烧 (tiěbǎn shāo) refers to teppanyaki — the Japanese cooking style performed on a hot iron griddle. This style became popular across Chinese-speaking Asia. Dishes like 铁板牛肉 and 铁板豆腐 are common on Chinese restaurant menus.

Stroke Order

铁 tiě

板 bǎn