坭 (ní) - Mud & clay

坭Tone 2

ní ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 土

楠念

坭 · ní

Mud;

clay;

also refers to a type of red soil used in construction and pottery.

Mudclayalso refers to a type of red soil

Usage highlights

Clay soilRed clayClay qualityClay kilnClay figureClay pot

Synonyms

  • 泥— mud, clay
  • 土— soil, earth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The potter used local clay (坭土) for his work.
  • They built the wall with red mud (红坭).
  • This area is known for its clay soil (坭质土壤).

Collocations

  • Clay soil(坭土)
  • Red clay(红坭)
  • Clay quality(坭质)
  • Clay kiln(坭窑)
  • Clay figure(坭人)
  • Clay pot(坭壶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used historically in pottery and construction materials in Southern China.
  • Often associated with traditional ceramic arts and local building techniques.

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