Singaporean Mandarin Database

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名词

泛指羹匙、调羹、勺子等圆形或椭圆形带柄的浅勺。

DEFINITION

Noun

Generally refers to “羹匙”, “调羹” and “勺子”, which are utensils with small, shallow rounded or oval-shaped bowls attached to handles.

由来
  • 在新加坡，无论是勺子、调羹、匙子及羹匙，一律皆可用 “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 teng see （意译为汤匙）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 Hokkien dialect term teng see (paraphrased as “汤匙”).
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
Lay the tomatoes flat, make four depressions with a spoon or a ladle, and add an egg into each depression. (Lianhe Zaobao, 27/5/2021)
其他地区用语

勺子、调羹、羹匙（中）、匙羹（港、澳、马）

TERMS USED IN OTHER REGIONS

勺子、调羹、羹匙 (Mainland China)

匙羹 (Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia)

参考资料
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