锅

鍋
guō
HSK 5
#2,070 most
frequent character
pot, pan, boiler
noun
Measure words:口 kǒu,只 zhī

Character breakdown

Source: Make Me a Hanzi.

锅 guō joins 钅 metal with 呙 guō. A metal vessel gives the first meaning, 'cooking pot'. From there it grew to 'wok', 'pan', and 'boiler'. 呙 guō supplies the sound.

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Example Sentences

我需要一个新锅来做饭。
wǒ xūyào yígè xīn guō lái zuòfàn 。
I need a new pot to cook.
这个锅很重。
zhègè guō hěn zhòng 。
This pot is very heavy.
请把汤倒进锅里。
qǐng bǎ tāng dǎojìn guō lǐ 。
Please pour the soup into the pot.

Words with similar meanings

锅具guōjù
cookware
This term refers to a broader category that includes pots, pans, and other cooking utensils.
炊具chuījù
cooking utensils
This is a more general term used for various tools used in cooking.

Homophones

郭guō
outer city wall

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Cooking Methods & Tools
Stir-fry, boil, steam, wok, pot, utensils, and other kitchen vocabulary.
Food (General)
Broad food-related words, general cuisine terms, eating habits.
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