English–Chinese
“serving chopsticks” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng kuài
Example
我们家现在都用公筷，比较卫生。wǒ men jiā xiàn zài dōu yòng gōng kuài bǐ jiào wèi shēng
Everyone in our family now uses serving chopsticks, which is more hygienic.
How to say “serving chopsticks” in Chinese
“Serving chopsticks” in Chinese is 公筷 (gōng kuài).
A hygienic boundary beside a shared dish: one pair moves food outward while personal chopsticks remain with each diner.
Example sentences with 公筷
聚会时请用公筷夹菜，大家更安心。jù huì shí qǐng yòng gōng kuài jiā cài dà jiā gèng ān xīn
At gatherings, please use serving chopsticks to pick up food so everyone feels more at ease.
Tips for using 公筷
- At a family-style meal, one pair may be placed beside each common dish, while the number of pairs is understood from the setting or stated with a measure word.