埕 (chéng) - Jar — refers to an earthenware jar or & also refers to a small open space in

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埕 · chéng

Jar — refers to an earthenware jar or jar-shaped container, especially one used for brewing or storing wine, vinegar, or other fermented products;

also refers to a small open space in front of a house, like a courtyard or platform.

Jar — refers to an earthenware jar oralso refers to a small open space in

Usage highlights

Wine jarVinegar jarSalt jarFish paste jarFront courtyardJar mouth

Synonyms

  • 坛— jar, altar (similar container)
  • 瓮— urn, large jar (similar container)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They store the wine in large earthenware jars (酒埕).
  • The vinegar is fermenting in the jar (醋埕).
  • Children are playing in the front courtyard (埕子).
  • Fishermen use jars to preserve fish paste (鱼埕).

Collocations

  • Wine jar(酒埕)
  • Vinegar jar(醋埕)
  • Salt jar(盐埕)
  • Fish paste jar(鱼埕)
  • Front courtyard(埕子)
  • Jar mouth(埕口)

Idioms

  • None commonly associated

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for storing and fermenting food and beverages, reflecting traditional preservation methods.
  • In some Southern Chinese dialects and regions (e.g., Minnan), it can refer to a small courtyard or open space in front of a house.

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