舀 (yǎo) — to scoop up; to ladle (using a spoon, ladle, or similar tool)

Definition

Examples

• 他用勺子舀了一碗汤。
  Tā yòng sháo zi yǎo le yì wǎn tāng.
  He scooped up a bowl of soup with a spoon.
• 妈妈从锅里舀出热腾腾的粥。
  Mā ma cóng guō lǐ yǎo chū rè téng téng de zhōu.
  Mom scooped out steaming porridge from the pot.
• 你帮我把米舀到大碗里。
  Nǐ bāng wǒ bǎ mǐ yǎo dào dà wǎn lǐ.
  Help me scoop the rice into the big bowl.