🇬🇧 Chopsticks meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Chopsticks are two long, thin sticks that you hold in one hand to pick up pieces of food, instead of using a fork. They are usually made of wood, bamboo, or plastic. People often use chopsticks when eating many kinds of East Asian food, like noodles, rice, and dumplings. You move the two sticks like little fingers to grab the food and bring it to your mouth. It can be tricky at first, but with practice, it feels fun—almost like using tiny food-claw machines in your hand.

I tried to eat one noodle with my chopsticks and accidentally slurped it all the way into my nose.

When I finally picked up the slippery tofu with my chopsticks, the whole table gave me a round of applause.

Grandpa used chopsticks so fast that his rice was gone before my fork even touched the plate.

My brother used chopsticks as drumsticks until Mom reminded him they were for dinner, not a rock concert.

Chopsticks have been used for thousands of years in Asia, and some people can even pick up a single grain of rice with them—my chopsticks mostly just pick up chaos.

Tom sees chopsticks on the small table. He holds the chopsticks in his hand. He tries to pick rice with chopsticks and drops it. A child shows Tom how to hold chopsticks. Tom picks rice with chopsticks and eats. He smiles and laughs. His eyes are big and happy. A friend claps.

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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