Definition
盘子 (pán zi) is the common word for a plate or serving dish that holds food. 碟 (dié) refers to a smaller dish or saucer, often used for sauces or side dishes; at this level, just remember 盘子 for a full-sized plate.
noun
platedishtray
Measure word · 个
Examples
- 盘子。Māma mǎi le yí gè xīn pán zi.Mom bought a new plate.
- 盘子。Qǐng bǎ pán zi fàng zài zhuōzi shàng.Please put the plate on the table.
- 。pán zi lǐ yǒu shuǐguǒ.There is fruit on the plate.
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