A fundamental kitchen utensil used as a surface for chopping, slicing, and preparing food.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A flat surface for cutting food in a kitchen.
- Commonly made of wood, bamboo, or plastic materials.
- Essential tool for preparing ingredients like vegetables and meat.
Overview
- 1概述：案板（也常被称为“切菜板”或“砧板”）是厨房中的核心用具。在中文里，“案”字原指长方形的桌子，而“板”指木板。两者结合，最初是指处理食物的长木板。2) 使用模式：通常与菜刀搭配使用。动词常搭配“洗”、“擦”、“剁”、“切”。例如：“把肉放在案板上切”。3) 常见语境：主要用于家庭厨房、餐厅后厨。在北方方言中，“案板”一词使用频率极高，不仅指切菜板，有时也特指揉面用的面板。4) 词义辨析：与“砧板”相比，“案板”更具生活化和地域性（北方常用），而“砧板”在南方或专业厨艺语境中更常见。此外，“案板”有时特指较大的木质面板，而“切菜板”则是一个通用的现代称呼。
Examples
我需要换一个新的木头案板。
everydayI need to replace it with a new wooden cutting board.
厨师在案板上熟练地展示刀工。
formalThe chef skillfully demonstrated knife skills on the cutting board.
别把案板弄湿了，记得擦干。
informalDon't leave the cutting board wet; remember to dry it.
实验显示，竹制案板的抗菌性能优于普通木材。
academicExperiments show that bamboo cutting boards have better antibacterial properties than ordinary wood.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
案板肉
Meat on the cutting board (often used metaphorically for being at someone's mercy)
揉面案板
Kneading board
Often Confused With
Essentially the same, but 'Anban' is more common in Northern China, while 'Zhenban' is more common in the South or professional kitchens.
Specifically refers to a large board used for kneading dough, though 'Anban' is often used for this purpose too.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
'Anban' is a neutral, everyday term. It is highly common in spoken Chinese, especially in the North. In formal writing or professional culinary contexts, '砧板' (zhēnbǎn) might be preferred.
Common Mistakes
Learners might confuse it with 'table' (zhuōzi) because of the 'an' (案) character. Also, ensure not to use it for non-food cutting contexts like crafts.
Tips
Use separate boards for raw food
To prevent cross-contamination, assign different boards for raw meat and fresh vegetables.
Avoid soaking wooden boards
Do not leave wooden boards in water for long periods, as soaking can cause the wood to warp or crack.
Importance in Northern Chinese cuisine
In Northern China, a large wooden 'Anban' is central to the ritual of making traditional dumplings and noodles.
Word Origin
'An' (案) originally referred to a long table with raised edges used for serving food in ancient China. 'Ban' (板) means board or plank.
Cultural Context
In Chinese households, the rhythmic sound of chopping on a heavy wooden 'Anban' is a classic sensory symbol of home cooking and family life.
Memory Tip
Think of 'An' (案) as a desk or table, and 'Ban' (板) as a board. It's the 'table-board' specifically for your food preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions两者意思基本相同。案板在北方更常用，且常指面积较大的木板；砧板在南方更普遍，且常指圆形或较厚的木质切板。
木质案板质感好，适合剁肉，但易发霉；塑料案板轻便且易清洗，但长期使用可能产生划痕。
使用后应立即清洗并擦干，定期涂抹食用油以防干裂，并保持通风以防霉变。
除了切菜，案板在北方家庭中也常用于揉面、包饺子或擀面条。
Test Yourself
妈妈在___上切土豆丝。
在厨房切菜需要使用案板。
案板通常不使用哪种材料？
纸张太薄且易碎，无法承受刀切。
案板 / 放在 / 请 / 把 / 灶台 / 上
这是一个标准的“把”字句结构：请 + 把 + 宾语 + 动词 + 在 + 地点。
Score: /3
Summary
A fundamental kitchen utensil used as a surface for chopping, slicing, and preparing food.
- A flat surface for cutting food in a kitchen.
- Commonly made of wood, bamboo, or plastic materials.
- Essential tool for preparing ingredients like vegetables and meat.
Use separate boards for raw food
To prevent cross-contamination, assign different boards for raw meat and fresh vegetables.
Avoid soaking wooden boards
Do not leave wooden boards in water for long periods, as soaking can cause the wood to warp or crack.
Importance in Northern Chinese cuisine
In Northern China, a large wooden 'Anban' is central to the ritual of making traditional dumplings and noodles.
Examples
4 of 4我需要换一个新的木头案板。
I need to replace it with a new wooden cutting board.
厨师在案板上熟练地展示刀工。
The chef skillfully demonstrated knife skills on the cutting board.
别把案板弄湿了，记得擦干。
Don't leave the cutting board wet; remember to dry it.
实验显示，竹制案板的抗菌性能优于普通木材。
Experiments show that bamboo cutting boards have better antibacterial properties than ordinary wood.
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