墡 (shàn) - White clay & a type of fine white clay or chalk

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White clay;

a type of fine white clay or chalk used historically in China.

White claya type of fine white clay or chalk

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The potter used white clay (白墡) for the fine porcelain.
  • This mineral is known as chalky earth (墡土).
  • Ancient artisans valued this white earth (白墡土) for ceramics.

Collocations

  • white clay(白墡)
  • clay earth(墡土)
  • white clay earth(白墡土)
  • clay material(墡料)
  • clay layer(墡层)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in traditional Chinese pottery and ceramic production.
  • Mentioned in classical texts describing minerals and earth materials.
  • Represents a specific type of fine earth material valued for its whiteness and texture.

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