壜 (tán) - Jar, jug, bottle — a container typically made

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tán ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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壜 · tán

Jar, jug, bottle — a container typically made of glass, ceramic, or earthenware, used for holding liquids or other substances.

Jar, jug, bottle — a container typically made

Usage highlights

Wine jarMedicine jarCeramic jarWater jugEarthenware jarStorage jar

Synonyms

  • 瓶— bottle, vase
  • 罐— jar, can, pot
  • 瓮— urn, jar

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He bought a bottle of wine (酒壜).
  • The apothecary jar contained herbs (药壜).
  • She collects antique ceramic jars (陶瓷壜).
  • The water jug was placed on the table (水壜).

Collocations

  • Wine jar(酒壜)
  • Medicine jar(药壜)
  • Ceramic jar(陶瓷壜)
  • Water jug(水壜)
  • Earthenware jar(陶壜)
  • Storage jar(储物壜)

Idioms

  • Jar of wine, a stew of meat(壜酒胾肉)
  • Broken jar(破壜破摔)
  • Jar and plate(壜盘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used for storing wine, medicine, and other valuable substances in Chinese households.
  • Often made of ceramic or porcelain, reflecting traditional Chinese craftsmanship.
  • Appears in archaeological contexts as burial goods and storage containers.

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