Singaporean Mandarin Database

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名词

圆形或椭圆形带柄的浅勺。

DEFINITION

Noun

A utensil with a small, shallow, rounded bowl attached to a handle.

 

由来
  • 在新加坡，无论是勺子、调羹、匙子及羹匙，皆可用 “汤匙” 一词来表示。
  • 有说法认为 “汤匙” 一词的普遍使用是受到了福建话 tng see 的影响。
ETYMOLOGY
  • In Singapore, the Mandarin terms “勺子”, “调羹”, “匙子” and “羹匙” can all be referred to as “汤匙”.
  • It is believed that the widespread use of the Mandarin term “汤匙” is due to the influence of the Hokkien dialect term tng see.
例句
把番茄铺平，用汤匙或勺子弄出四个凹陷处，再于各个凹陷处加入一粒鸡蛋。（ 《联合早报》，27/5/2021）
SAMPLE SENTENCE
Spread the tomato mixture flat, make four depressions in it with a spoon or a ladle, and crack an egg into each depression. (Lianhe Zaobao, 27/5/2021)
其他地区用语

匙羹 (马、港、澳)、勺子 (大陆)、调羹 (大陆)、羹匙 (大陆)

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

匙羹 (Malaysia, Hong Kong, Macau), 勺子 (Mainland China), 调羹 (Mainland China), 羹匙 (Mainland China)

参考资料
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