HSK · Level 4
132 words
Chinese word
罐头
Pronunciation
Pinyinguàn tou
Meaning
- nouncanned food
Example
冰箱里有几罐罐头。bīng xiāng lǐ yǒu jǐ guàn guàn tou
There are several cans of canned food in the refrigerator.
More examples
超市的货架上摆满了各种罐头。chāo shì de huò jià shàng bái mǎn le gè zhǒng guàn tou
The supermarket shelves are filled with various kinds of canned food.
Core concept
Food sealed in a can or jar so it keeps for a long time.
Common phrases
冰箱里的罐头bīng xiāng lǐ de guàn tou
canned food in the refrigerator
罐头食品guàn tou shí pǐn
canned food products
买一罐罐头mǎi yí guàn guàn tou
buy a can of canned food
Similar words
罐guàn: A round metal container with a sealed top for keeping food or drinks.
罐子guàn zi: A container made of metal, glass, or pottery for storing food or other contents.
瓶子píng zi: A glass or plastic container with a narrow neck for holding liquids.
Definition in Chinese
密封在金属或玻璃容器内，经过加热或其他处理以延长保存期限的食品。mì fēng zài jīn shǔ huò bō lí róng qì nèi jīng guò jiā rè huò qí tā chú lǐ yǐ yán cháng bǎo cún qī xiàn de shí pǐn
Word origin
罐 (guàn, "can or jar") supplies the container image, and 头 (tou, "noun-forming ending") helps create the established modern word for preserved food.
Usage tips
- When counting these foods, Chinese commonly focuses on the container as the unit, whereas English usually says "a can of" or "a jar of" before the food name.
Opposites
- 新鲜食材xīn xiān shí cáifresh ingredientsnoun
Related words
- 罐装食品guàn zhuāng shí pǐncanned food productsnoun