堥 (máo) - Mao — refers to a type of earthenware & also appears in historical place names.

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máo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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堥 · máo

Mao — refers to a type of earthenware jar or pot;

also appears in historical place names.

Mao — refers to a type of earthenwarealso appears in historical place names.

Usage highlights

Earthenware jarMaoqiu placePottery containerAncient vessel

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, pot, container
  • 瓮— earthen jar, urn

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient earthenware vessel(堥)
  • Historical place name(堥丘)
  • Pottery container(堥器)

Collocations

  • Earthenware jar(堥器)
  • Maoqiu place(堥丘)
  • Pottery container(堥罐)
  • Ancient vessel(古堥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts referring to ceramic containers used for storage
  • Used in historical Chinese place names during certain dynastic periods

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