A fork is a pronged tool used to pierce and lift food to the mouth.
30초 단어
- A common utensil with pointed prongs.
- Used for picking up or holding food.
- Essential tool in Western dining culture.
常见语境：在西餐厅、家庭聚餐或快餐店中极为常见。无论是在吃意大利面、水果、蛋糕还是牛排时，叉子都是不可或缺的。在正式宴席上，叉子有多种规格，如沙拉叉、餐叉和甜点叉，分别对应不同的菜肴。
- 1近义词比较：与“筷子”相比，叉子是西式饮食的代表，而筷子是中式饮食的代表。与“勺子”相比，叉子更适合固体食物，而勺子则更适合流质食物（如汤）。虽然功能有交叉，但在特定文化背景下，它们的使用习惯有着严格的区分。
예시
请帮我拿一把叉子。
everydayPlease get me a fork.
在正式晚宴上，叉子的摆放位置有严格规定。
formalThe placement of forks is strictly regulated at formal dinners.
这个叉子太脏了，能换一个吗？
informalThis fork is too dirty, can I have another one?
叉子作为西餐文化的象征，体现了独特的饮食习惯。
academicAs a symbol of Western dining culture, the fork reflects unique dietary habits.
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
刀叉并用
using both knife and fork
叉子和勺子
fork and spoon
자주 혼동되는 단어
Chopsticks are used for pinching food, typical in East Asian cultures. Forks are used for piercing food, typical in Western cultures.
A spoon is shaped like a bowl for scooping liquids or soft foods. A fork has prongs for piercing solid foods.
문법 패턴
How to Use It
사용 참고사항
The word '叉子' is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings. It is the standard term for the utensil. Always use the measure word '把' when counting forks.
자주 하는 실수
Beginners sometimes confuse '叉子' with '筷子'. Also, remember that '叉子' is a noun, not a verb, so you cannot say '我叉子这个肉' (use '用叉子叉肉' instead).
Tips
Remember the shape
Visualize the character '叉' as a fork with two prongs. This helps you associate the written form with the physical object.
Mind the sharp points
When teaching children to use a fork, emphasize holding it by the handle. The prongs can be sharp and cause injury if handled improperly.
Dining etiquette matters
In formal Western dining, there are different forks for different courses. Always start from the outside and work your way in.
어원
The word consists of '叉' (cross/forked shape) and '子' (diminutive suffix). It evolved from ancient agricultural tools to modern dining utensils.
문화적 맥락
The fork was introduced to China much later than chopsticks. It is now widely accepted as a standard utensil for Western-style meals.
암기 팁
Think of the character '叉' as a fork standing upright. It looks just like the tool!
자주 묻는 질문
4 질문虽然中餐传统上使用筷子和勺子，但在现代生活中，吃某些中式点心或西化中餐时，使用叉子也是完全可以接受的。
叉子通过刺穿食物来抓取，适合切块或固体食物；筷子通过夹取食物，适用范围更广，包括面条、米饭和各种菜肴。
四齿设计在平衡性、稳定性和安全性之间达到了最佳平衡，能够有效叉住多种质地的食物，同时不会过于尖锐。
如果是吃牛排，通常左手持叉固定食物，右手持刀切割。若是吃沙拉或意面，则直接右手持叉卷起或挑起即可。
셀프 테스트
吃牛排的时候，我通常用刀和___。
刀叉是西餐中切割和固定食物的标准组合。
吃什么食物最需要用到叉子？
牛排需要固定切割，叉子是最佳选择。
（1.这 2.把 3.是 4.叉子）
正确的语法顺序是“这（主语）+ 是（谓语）+ 一把（数量词）+ 叉子（宾语）”。
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Summary
A fork is a pronged tool used to pierce and lift food to the mouth.
- A common utensil with pointed prongs.
- Used for picking up or holding food.
- Essential tool in Western dining culture.
Remember the shape
Visualize the character '叉' as a fork with two prongs. This helps you associate the written form with the physical object.
Mind the sharp points
When teaching children to use a fork, emphasize holding it by the handle. The prongs can be sharp and cause injury if handled improperly.
Dining etiquette matters
In formal Western dining, there are different forks for different courses. Always start from the outside and work your way in.
예시
4 / 4请帮我拿一把叉子。
Please get me a fork.
在正式晚宴上，叉子的摆放位置有严格规定。
The placement of forks is strictly regulated at formal dinners.
这个叉子太脏了，能换一个吗？
This fork is too dirty, can I have another one?
叉子作为西餐文化的象征，体现了独特的饮食习惯。
As a symbol of Western dining culture, the fork reflects unique dietary habits.
