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碗筷

wǎn kuài /wǎn kuài/
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碗筷 is the essential collective term for the bowl and chopsticks used in Chinese dining.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • Refers to the basic Chinese eating utensils: bowls and chopsticks.
  • Commonly used to describe preparing or cleaning up for meals.
  • Symbolizes the communal nature of traditional Chinese dining culture.

Overview

  1. 1概述：碗筷是中文里一个极具生活气息的合成词，由“碗”和“筷”两个核心餐具组成。它不仅仅指代具体的器皿，更代表了中式餐饮文化的核心符号。2) 用法模式：在中文语境中，碗筷常作为整体出现，例如“洗碗筷”、“摆碗筷”或“收拾碗筷”。它往往暗示了准备用餐或清理餐桌的过程。3) 常见情境：常用于家庭聚餐、餐饮服务或日常家务描述中。比如在长辈叮嘱晚辈时，常说“快去拿碗筷”，这里的碗筷代表了准备开饭的动作。4) 近义词对比：与“餐具”相比，“碗筷”更侧重于中式饮食的具体工具，而“餐具”范围更广，涵盖了西式的刀叉、盘子等。与“厨具”相比，碗筷是直接用于进食的，而厨具主要用于烹饪。

Examples

1

晚饭做好了，请大家帮忙摆一下碗筷。

everyday

Dinner is ready, please help set the table with bowls and chopsticks.

2

为了卫生，餐厅提供了独立包装的碗筷。

formal

For hygiene reasons, the restaurant provides individually wrapped utensils.

3

吃完饭别忘了洗碗筷。

informal

Don't forget to wash the dishes after eating.

4

从考古发现的碗筷来看，当时的饮食习惯已趋于成熟。

academic

Judging from the bowls and chopsticks discovered by archaeologists, the dietary habits at that time were already mature.

Common Collocations

摆碗筷 Set the table (with bowls and chopsticks)
洗碗筷 Wash the dishes/utensils
消毒碗筷 Disinfect the utensils

Common Phrases

添双碗筷

Add an extra place setting

收拾碗筷

Clear the table

Often Confused With

碗筷 vs 餐具

Refers to all types of eating utensils including Western ones. '碗筷' is specifically for Chinese style.

碗筷 vs 厨具

Refers to cooking tools like pots and pans. '碗筷' is for eating, not cooking.

Grammar Patterns

摆放碗筷 清理碗筷 一套碗筷

How to Use It

Usage Notes

Use '碗筷' in casual or domestic settings to refer to the specific set of Chinese eating tools. It is gender-neutral and age-neutral. In very high-end formal settings, '餐具' might be preferred to sound more professional.

Common Mistakes

Don't use '碗筷' to refer to a knife and fork. Avoid using it in a professional industrial context where '餐具' is more appropriate. Do not confuse it with '厨具' (cooking tools).

Tips

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Use in household chores

When talking about daily chores like washing dishes, use '洗碗筷'. It sounds more natural and specific than just 'washing dishes'.

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Not for Western cutlery

Do not use '碗筷' when referring to Western-style table settings with knives and forks. Use '餐具' instead.

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Cultural significance of chopsticks

The inclusion of '筷' in this word highlights the central role of chopsticks in Chinese culture. Sharing bowls and chopsticks is a symbol of family unity.

Word Origin

The word is a combination of '碗' (bowl, originating from clay vessels) and '筷' (chopsticks, historically called '箸'). It reflects the evolution of Chinese dining traditions where these two items became inseparable.

Cultural Context

The concept of '碗筷' is deeply tied to the Chinese tradition of sharing dishes. It represents the shared social experience of dining together as a family or group.

Memory Tip

Think of '碗' (bowl) and '筷' (chopsticks) as the dynamic duo of every Chinese meal. If you are eating Chinese food, you need your '碗筷'.

Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions

“碗筷”特指中式饮食中常用的碗和筷子，具有很强的文化属性。而“餐具”是一个通用术语，涵盖了所有进食工具，包括西式的刀叉、勺子等。

通常在描述家庭生活、准备晚餐或清理餐桌时使用。例如，当客人来访时，主人会说“我去给您拿双碗筷”。

通常不可以，它专指碗和筷子。如果包含勺子或碟子，通常会统称为“餐具”。

可以，但在餐厅服务语境下，人们有时会更倾向于使用“餐具”或“消毒餐具”来描述。

Test Yourself

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晚饭准备好了，快去厨房拿___吧。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 碗筷

在用餐前，拿取的是进食工具，即碗筷。

multiple choice

下列哪个场景最常提到“碗筷”？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 家庭聚餐准备

碗筷主要与进食和餐桌布置相关。

sentence building

饭后 / 我们 / 碗筷 / 收拾 / 一起

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 饭后我们一起收拾碗筷

正确的语序是时间状语+主语+副词+动词+宾语。

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