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“chopsticks” in Chinese

筷子kuàizi
Illustration of "chopsticks" in a Chinese cultural setting
A pair of dark wooden chopsticks rests on a white ceramic bowl of steaming ramen, with a few noodles still caught betwee…

Usage note

筷子 are used in pairs, so you often say "一双筷子" (yī shuāng kuàizi), meaning "one pair of chopsticks." They are the primary utensil for eating meals in China, Japan, Korea, and other East Asian countries.

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