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托盘
tuōpán
Description
托盘是一种平平的东西，可以用手拿着，上面放茶杯、盘子或者食物。
A 托盘 is a flat object that can be held by hand, used to carry teacups, plates, or food.
在餐厅里，服务员常常用托盘送菜。
In restaurants, waiters often use 托盘 to serve dishes.
Meanings
托盘tuōpán
a tray for carrying dishes or items
她把咖啡放在托盘上端了过来。
She carried the coffee over on a tray.
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Notes
- Etymology
托 (to hold/support) + 盘 (plate/dish), literally a 'plate for holding things'.
- Nuance
托盘 is the flat carrying tray; 盘子 is a regular plate for food.
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