🇨🇳 How to say

“plate” in Chinese

盘子pánzi
Illustration of "plate" in a Chinese cultural setting
A clean white ceramic plate sits on a wooden kitchen table, holding a freshly baked croissant and a few red strawberries. Morning sunlight streams through the window, highlighting the simple breakfast.

Usage note

盘子 is used for any flat dish you eat from, not just for serving food but also as a common gift or decorative item in Chinese homes.

Examples

  • 这个盘子很干净。

    This plate is very clean.

  • 请把水果放在盘子里。

    Please put the fruit on the plate.

  • 我买了一个新盘子。

    I bought a new plate.

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What does "盘子" mean?

  • A. plate
  • B. airport
  • C. minute
  • D. street

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