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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 between them.

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.

Examples

  • 请给我一双筷子。

    Please give me a pair of chopsticks.

  • 我会用筷子吃饭。

    I can eat with chopsticks.

  • 我的筷子在哪里？

    Where are my chopsticks?

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What does "筷子" mean?

  • A. chopsticks
  • B. ticket
  • C. month
  • D. bus

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