chopsticks
word · lemma: chopstick
/ˈtʃɑpˌstɪks/
/tʃˈɒpstɪks/
Definition
A pair of thin sticks, usually made of wood or plastic, used as utensils to eat food, especially in many Asian countries.
Usage & Nuances
'Chopsticks' is always plural, used for the pair. Often associated with Asian cuisine, especially Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. Don't say 'a chopstick' when referring to the utensil used for eating; always 'a pair of chopsticks'.
Spanish: palillos chinosPortuguese (BR): hashi - pauzinhos (para comer)Portuguese (PT): pauzinhos (de comida) - hashiChinese (Simplified): 筷子Chinese (Traditional): 筷子Hindi: चॉपस्टिकArabic: عيدان الأكلBengali: চপস্টিক - খুশি (খাবারের কাঠি)Russian: палочки для едыJapanese: 箸Vietnamese: đũaKorean: 젓가락Turkish: yemek çubuğuUrdu: چوپ اسٹکسIndonesian: sumpit
Example Sentences
Some people collect fancy chopsticks from different countries.
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He learned how to use chopsticks in Japan.
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Please pass me the chopsticks.
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I can't eat rice with chopsticks.
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Using chopsticks was tricky at first, but now it's easy.
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Don't worry, forks are available if you can't handle chopsticks.
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