Definition

A round, deep cooking pan used in Asian cuisine for frying, steaming, and stir-frying food.

Example

She cooked the vegetables in a wok for a delicious stir-fry.

Conversation

I just got a new wok for cooking stir-fry.

That's awesome! I've heard they're great for that.

Yeah, I'm excited to try it out with some vegetables.

You should! A wok really makes a difference in the flavor.

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Root Explanation

The word 'wok' originates from Cantonese '鑊' (pronounced 'wok'), meaning a cooking pan or vessel. It refers specifically to a round-bottomed cooking pot used in Chinese cuisine.

Memory Tip

Think of the Cantonese word '鑊' for a cooking pan — that's why a 'wok' is a special pan used for cooking.

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