Definitions
(noun)
spoon; ladle
Etymology
Pictograph of a ladle with food in it.
About
勺 (sháo) is both a common noun and a traditional unit of measure, originating as a pictograph of a spoon or ladle. Its form shows an outer curve representing the bowl of the utensil and an inner dot indicating the contents within. The character’s core meaning has always referred to a tool for scooping liquids or serving food. Due to its consistent use in domestic and culinary contexts, it also came to denote a standard volume measurement for substances like wine or grain.
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请给我一把勺子。
勺子放在桌子上。
我用勺子喝汤。
妈妈用勺子搅拌锅里的菜。
这把勺子是不锈钢制成的。
如果你需要勺子，就在抽屉里找。
厨师用大勺子从锅里舀出美味的汤。
在传统的中国厨房里，勺子是一种不可或缺的烹饪工具。