Chopstick Meaning in English

word

US

ˈtʃɑpˌstɪk

CHAHP-stik

UK

tʃˈɒpstɪk

CHOP-stik

Definition

A thin stick, usually one of a pair, used for eating food in many Asian cultures, especially in China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam.

Usage & Nuances

Always used in the plural ('chopsticks') when talking about the pair. 'Chopstick' (singular) refers to just one. Associated with Asian cuisine. Do not confuse with 'toothpick'.

• Spanish: palillo (para comer) - palillo chino
• Portuguese (BR): hashi - pauzinho (de comida japonesa/chinesa)
• Portuguese (PT): pauzinho (de comida japonesa/chinesa) - hashi
• Chinese (Simplified): 筷子
• Chinese (Traditional): 筷子
• Hindi: चॉपस्टिक
• Arabic: عيدان الأكل
• Bengali: চপস্টিক - কাঠি (খাওয়ার কাঠি)
• Russian: палочка для еды
• Japanese: 箸
• Vietnamese: đũa
• Korean: 젓가락
• Turkish: çubuk (yemek çubuğu)
• Urdu: چاپ اسٹک - کھانے کی سلاخ
• Indonesian: sumpit

Example Sentences

I cannot use chopsticks very well.

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He dropped his chopstick on the floor.

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Can you pass me a chopstick?

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Using chopsticks takes a bit of practice at first.

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Some people feel awkward eating rice with chopsticks.

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Don’t worry if you can’t handle chopsticks right away—most people need time.

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