| 饭碗 | fàn wǎn | rice bowl; fig. livelihood; job; way of making a living | |
| 茶碗 | chá wǎn | teacup | |
| 铁饭碗 | tiě fàn wǎn | secure employment (lit. iron rice bowl) | |
| 盖碗 | gài wǎn | lidded teacup | |
| 金饭碗 | jīn fàn wǎn | secure and lucrative job |
| 1 | Mom wants me to wash the dishes. | |
| 2 | This bowl of noodles is delicious. | |
| 3 | I had a bowl of porridge for breakfast. | |
| 4 | I only ate half a bowl of rice. | |
| 5 | Mom made a big bowl of rice. |
