垍 (jì) - Hard, compacted earth & white clay

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垍 · jì

Hard, compacted earth;

white clay;

firm soil used in construction.

Hard, compacted earthwhite clayfirm soil used in construction.

Usage highlights

Hard earthWhite clayFirm foundationSolid groundClay potteryCompacted soil

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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The soil here is hard and compacted (垍土).
  • White clay was used for pottery (垍陶).
  • They built the foundation with firm earth (垍基).
  • The ground is solid and stable (垍地).

Collocations

  • Hard earth(垍土)
  • White clay(垍泥)
  • Firm foundation(垍基)
  • Solid ground(垍地)
  • Clay pottery(垍陶)
  • Compacted soil(垍壤)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used to describe high-quality, compacted earth suitable for construction and pottery.
  • Associated with stability and durability in traditional building materials.

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