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    The noun 锅 (guō) meaning "pot" or "wok"

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    Explanation

    锅 (guō) is a noun meaning "pot," "wok," or "pan." It is one of the most common kitchen-related nouns in Chinese, referring to various types of cooking vessels. In colloquial usage, 背锅 means "to take the blame" (literally "to carry the pot").

    Examples

    • 妈妈买了一口新锅，炒菜特别好用。

      Māma mǎi le yī kǒu xīn guō, chǎo cài tèbié hǎo yòng.

      Mom bought a new pot, and it's great for stir-frying.

    • 火锅的锅底你想要辣的还是清汤的？

      Huǒguō de guōdǐ nǐ xiǎng yào là de háishì qīngtāng de?

      Do you want a spicy or clear soup base for the hot pot?

    • 这个锅太重了，我一只手端不起来。

      Zhège guō tài zhòng le, wǒ yī zhī shǒu duān bù qǐlái.

      This pot is too heavy; I can't lift it with one hand.

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