叉子 (chā zi) — fork
Definition
Standard everyday word for a Western-style fork (the eating utensil). Use 筷子 for chopsticks; 叉 is more formal/general and covers pitchforks and tools, not just table forks.
noun
fork
Measure word · 把
Examples
- 叉子。Zhuō shàng yǒu yì bǎ chā zi.There is a fork on the table.
- 叉子？Nǐ néng jiè wǒ yì bǎ chā zi ma?Can you lend me a fork?
- 叉子。Wǒ yòng chā zi chī fàn.I eat with a fork.
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