Chinese word

盆

Pronunciation

Pinyinpén

Meaning

  • nountub

Example

他把衣服放进盆里。tā bǎ yī fú fàng jìn pén lǐ

He puts the clothes into the tub.

Illustration for 盆 (tub)

More examples

她把蔬菜放进盆里清洗。tā bǎ shū cài fàng jìn pén lǐ qīng xǐ

She puts the vegetables into the tub and washes them.

Core concept

A wide, shallow open container that holds water or items within easy reach of the hands.

Common phrases

  • 洗手盆xí shǒu pén

    washbasin

  • 洗衣盆xǐ yī pén

    laundry tub

  • 花盆huā pén

    flowerpot

Similar words

盘子pán zi: A flat serving dish for placing food or fruit on the table.
碗wǎn: A small, deep bowl for holding rice or soup during a meal.
盆子pén zi: A broad, shallow vessel for washing items or temporarily holding things.

Definition in Chinese

可盛水的浅盘状器具，用于手洗衣物、洗菜或临时盛放物品，形状通常较宽而浅，便于手工操作和排水。kě shèng shuǐ de qiǎn pán zhuàng qì jù yòng yú shǒu xǐ yī wù xǐ cài huò lín shí shèng fàng wù pǐn xíng zhuàng tōng cháng jiào kuān ér qiǎn biàn yú shǒu gōng cāo zuò hé pái shuǐ

Word origin

盆 (pén, "basin") is an old Chinese word for a shallow vessel, and its household use naturally includes wash tubs and basins.

Usage tips

  • English tub can suggest a built-in bathtub, but this word usually names a separate, portable container for small household tasks.

Other meanings

  • basinnoun

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