坩 (gān) - earthenware crucible or pot & a type of container used in alchemy or

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gān ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 土

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坩 · gān

earthenware crucible or pot;

a type of container used in alchemy or chemistry.

earthenware crucible or pota type of container used in alchemy or

Usage highlights

crucibleearthenware potclay potpottery jaralchemical vessel

Synonyms

  • 埚— crucible
  • 罐— jar, pot

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The alchemist used an earthen crucible (坩埚).
  • Ancient laboratories contained various types of pots (坩具).
  • He prepared the mixture in a clay pot (坩子).

Collocations

  • crucible(坩埚)
  • earthenware pot(坩具)
  • clay pot(坩子)
  • pottery jar(坩罐)
  • alchemical vessel(炼丹坩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in Chinese alchemy and early chemistry for melting metals and preparing medicinal compounds.
  • The character appears mainly in technical contexts related to traditional crafts and alchemical practices.

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