进餐工具 Dining Utensils jìncān gōngjù

Dialogues

Dialogues 1

中文

A：你看，这是中国的筷子，用它吃饭很有讲究呢！
B：真的吗？看起来很简单啊，直接夹菜不就行了？
C：可不是呢！用筷子夹菜也有很多讲究的，比如不能用筷子指着别人，不能用筷子在碗里敲来敲去，也不能用筷子交叉放置。
A：还有这些规矩呢？那外国人用起来会不会很困难啊？
B：是啊，不过慢慢习惯就好了。你看我，现在用筷子也挺熟练的了。
C：对呀，熟能生巧嘛！

拼音

A：nǐ kàn, zhè shì zhōngguó de kuàizi, yòng tā chīfàn hěn yǒu jiǎngjiu ne!
B：zhēn de ma? kàn qilai hěn jiǎndan a, zhíjiē jiā cài bù jiù xíng le?
C：kě bù shì ne! yòng kuàizi jiā cài yě yǒu hěn duō jiǎngjiu de, bǐrú bù néng yòng kuàizi zhǐ zhe biérén, bù néng yòng kuàizi zài wǎn li kuāi lái kuāi qù, yě bù néng yòng kuàizi jiāochā fàngzhì.
A：hái yǒu zhèxiē guīju ne? nà wàiguó rén yòng qǐlái huì bù huì hěn kùnnán a?
B：shì a, bùguò mànman xíguàn jiù hǎo le. nǐ kàn wǒ, xiànzài yòng kuàizi yě tǐng shúliàn de le.
C：duì ya, shú néng shēng qiǎo ma!

English

A: Look, these are Chinese chopsticks. There's quite an art to using them!
B: Really? They seem pretty simple; you just pick up the food, right?
C: Not exactly! There are a lot of customs associated with using chopsticks. For example, you shouldn't point them at people, tap them on the bowl, or leave them crossed.
A: There are all these rules? Wouldn't foreigners find it difficult to use them?
B: Yes, but you get used to it. Look at me, I’m quite skilled with them now.
C: That's true, practice makes perfect!

Dialogues 2

中文

A：您好，请问您对中国的餐桌文化了解多少？
B：略知一二，听说用餐时使用筷子很有讲究。
C：是的，例如，不能用筷子指着别人，也不能用筷子敲打碗筷。这被认为是不礼貌的。
A：还有哪些需要注意的地方呢？
B：我想知道在正式场合和非正式场合使用筷子有没有区别。
C：在正式场合，用筷子的礼仪更加严格，例如，夹菜时要文雅，避免发出很大的声响。在非正式场合则相对宽松一些，但基本的礼仪还是要遵守。

拼音

A：nínhǎo, qǐngwèn nín duì zhōngguó de cānzhuō wénhuà liǎojiě duōshao？
B：lüè zhī yī èr, tīngshuō yòngcān shí shǐyòng kuàizi hěn yǒu jiǎngjiu。
C：shì de, lìrú, bù néng yòng kuàizi zhǐzhe biérén, yě bù néng yòng kuàizi qiāodǎ wǎnkuài。zhè bèi rènwéi shì bù lǐmào de。
A：hái yǒu nǎxiē zhùyì de dìfang ne？
B：wǒ xiǎng zhīdào zài zhèngshì chǎnghé hé fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé shǐyòng kuàizi yǒu méiyǒu qūbié。
C：zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, yòng kuàizi de lǐyí gèngjiā yángé, lìrú, jiā cài shí yào wényǎ, bìmiǎn fāchū hěn dà de shēngyǎng。zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé zé xiāngduì kuāngsōng yīxiē, dàn jīběn de lǐyí hái shì yào zūnshǒu。

English

A: Hello, how much do you know about Chinese dining etiquette?
B: A little. I heard that there's a lot of etiquette involved in using chopsticks.
C: Yes, for instance, you shouldn't point chopsticks at people or use them to tap on bowls and dishes. That's considered impolite.
A: What else should we pay attention to?
B: I would like to know if there are any differences in using chopsticks in formal and informal settings.
C: In formal settings, the etiquette for using chopsticks is more rigorous. For instance, you should be elegant when picking up food and avoid making loud noises. In informal settings, it's more relaxed, but basic etiquette should still be followed.

Common Phrases

使用筷子

shǐyòng kuài zi

Using chopsticks

筷子礼仪

kuài zi lǐyí

Chopstick etiquette

用餐习惯

yòngcān xíguàn

Dining habits

Cultural Background

中文

筷子是中国传统的进餐工具，使用筷子体现了中国人的优雅和礼仪。在正式场合，使用筷子的礼仪更加严格。

拼音

kuài zi shì zhōngguó chuántǒng de jìncān gōngjù, shǐyòng kuài zi tǐxiàn le zhōngguó rén de yōuyǎ hé lǐyí。zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, shǐyòng kuài zi de lǐyí gèngjiā yángé。

English

Chopsticks are traditional eating utensils in China. Their use reflects the elegance and etiquette of the Chinese people. In formal settings, the etiquette for using chopsticks is stricter.

Advanced Expressions

中文

精通筷子礼仪

熟练运用筷子

优雅地使用筷子

拼音

jīngtōng kuài zi lǐyí

shúliàn yòngyùn kuài zi

yōuyǎ de shǐyòng kuài zi

English

Mastering chopstick etiquette

Skillfully using chopsticks

Elegantly using chopsticks

Cultural Taboos

中文

在正式场合，避免用筷子敲打碗筷或指着他人；在非正式场合，也应尽量避免这些行为，以示尊重。

拼音

zài zhèngshì chǎnghé, bìmiǎn yòng kuàizi qiāodǎ wǎnkuài huò zhǐzhe tārén; zài fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé, yě yīng jǐnliàng bìmiǎn zhèxiē xíngwéi, yǐ shì zūnjìng。

English

In formal settings, avoid tapping chopsticks on bowls and dishes or pointing them at others; in informal settings, you should also try to avoid these actions to show respect.

Key Points

中文

使用筷子时要注意姿势优雅，动作轻缓，避免发出声响。正式场合和非正式场合的礼仪要求略有不同。

拼音

shǐyòng kuàizi shí yào zhùyì zīshì yōuyǎ, dòngzuò qīnghuǎn, bìmiǎn fāchū shēngyǎng。zhèngshì chǎnghé hé fēi zhèngshì chǎnghé de lǐyí yāoqiú lüè yǒu bùtóng。

English

When using chopsticks, pay attention to elegant posture, gentle and slow movements, and avoid making noise. The etiquette requirements in formal and informal settings are slightly different.

Practice Tips

中文

多练习使用筷子，熟悉各种动作和技巧。

在练习时可以模仿视频或他人正确的使用方式。

可以邀请朋友或家人一起练习，互相帮助，共同进步。

拼音

duō liànxí shǐyòng kuàizi, shúxī gè zhǒng dòngzuò hé jìqiǎo。

zài liànxí shí kěyǐ mófǎng shìpín huò tārén zhèngquè de shǐyòng fāngshì。

kěyǐ yāoqǐng péngyou huò jiārén yīqǐ liànxí, hùxiāng bāngzhù, gòngtóng jìnbù。

English

Practice using chopsticks frequently to become familiar with the various movements and techniques.

When practicing, you can imitate videos or other people's correct usage.

You can invite friends or family to practice together, help each other, and make progress together.