English–Chinese

“bottom of the pot” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinguō dǐ

Example

别把饭粘在锅底上,我来翻一翻。bié bǎ fàn zhān zài guō dǐ shàng wǒ lái fān yì fān

Don't let the rice stick to the bottom of the pot; I'll turn it over.

Illustration for 锅底 (bottom of the pot)

How to say “bottom of the pot” in Chinese

“Bottom of the pot” in Chinese is 锅底 (guō dǐ).

The lowest cooking surface where heat meets the pot and food may remain attached.

Full entry for 锅底: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 锅底

煮粥的时候要注意火候,别让锅底糊上。zhǔ zhōu de shí hòu yào zhù yì huǒ hòu bié ràng guō dǐ hú shàng

When cooking porridge, watch the heat and do not let the bottom of the pot burn.

Tips for using 锅底

  • English speakers may picture the outside underside of a pot, but kitchen context usually points to the inside surface that touches the food.

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