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Measuring Cup
- Cup with a pouring spout
- May be clear or opaque
- Volume graduations on the wall
Kitchen tools
Measuring Cup
Cup with a pouring spout; May be clear or opaque; Volume graduations on the wall.
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3 identity clues
- Cup with a pouring spout
- May be clear or opaque
- Volume graduations on the wall
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 量杯
- English
- Measuring Cup
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Gelas ukur
- Tagalog
- Tasang panukat
What is it?
A measuring cup has volume graduations for measuring recipe liquids. An ordinary drinking cup is not a calibrated substitute.
How to identify it
Check these features together: Cup with a pouring spout; May be clear or opaque; Volume graduations on the wall. Colour alone is not sufficient. Check the original packaging for the name, material, size and intended use; brand or colour does not replace this information.
Common confusion
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Measuring Spoons
- Set of concave spoons in different sizes
- Metal or polymer colours vary
- Each spoon has a stated fixed capacity
How to identify it
Measuring Cup: Cup with a pouring spout. For Measuring Spoons, look for set of concave spoons in different sizes. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Measure recipe liquids.
Use & cleaning
Place on a level surface, read at the appropriate viewing position and check units; a drinking cup is not a calibrated measure.
Storage & care
Clean and dry according to the material instructions and return to its assigned place; store food tools separately from toilet-cleaning equipment.
Helper tip
For Measuring Cup, check cup with a pouring spout. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
What Ma’am or Sir may say
將量杯放平，睇清楚單位先量。Place the measuring cup on a level surface and check its units before measuring.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要量杯，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Measuring Cup, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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