a solid or semi-solid food made from the pressed curds of milk; also written as 芝士 zhī​shì, 起士 qǐ​shì, 起司 qǐ​sī, 乳酪 rǔ​lào, or 吉士 jí​shì

a cooking vessel with a built-in burner used to simmer food at the table; also refers to the meal or style of cooking involving simmering meat and vegetables in a communal pot of soup