🇬🇧🇨🇳 pot - 锅 : English Lesson

Meaning of "pot" ("锅"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A pot is a deep, round container, usually made of metal or clay, that you can cook food in on the stove or use to hold things like plants, liquids, or small objects.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

I tried to make hot chocolate in a pot, but I got distracted and invented hot chocolate smoke instead.

The pot on the stove started to rattle like it was trying to escape from my terrible cooking.

I banged two pots together and suddenly I had a drum set and a very annoyed family.

We planted a bean in a flower pot, and now we’re just waiting for the giant to come down the beanstalk and complain.

People have used pots for thousands of years for cooking and storing food—archaeologists even find ancient pots to learn how people used to live and eat.

Anna sees a pot on the fire. Her pot is old but clean. She puts carrots and beans into the pot and adds water. Hot air comes from the pot as she stirs with a big spoon. The pot is hot and makes a nice smell. Anna lifts the lid, tastes the soup, and smiles.

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This word is at the A2 level, which means it’s useful for simple, everyday situations. You might use it when shopping, traveling, or talking about your hobbies. Words at this level help you build confidence in practical, routine conversations.

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