瓨 (xiáng) - An ancient type of long-necked jar or earthenware

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xiáng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 瓦

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瓨 · xiáng

An ancient type of long-necked jar or earthenware vessel used for storing liquids.

An ancient type of long-necked jar or earthenware

Usage highlights

Ancient jarCeramic vesselWine containerStorage jarEarthenware jar

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, pot, can
  • 瓮— urn, earthen jar
  • 壶— pot, kettle, flask

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists unearthed an ancient jar (瓨) from the Han dynasty tomb.
  • The museum displayed various ceramic vessels including a 瓨.
  • This type of long-necked jar (瓨) was commonly used for wine storage.

Collocations

  • Ancient jar(古瓨)
  • Ceramic vessel(陶瓨)
  • Wine container(酒瓨)
  • Storage jar(贮瓨)
  • Earthenware jar(瓦瓨)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瓨 represents a specific type of ancient Chinese ceramic ware used primarily during the Han dynasty and earlier periods.
  • As a specialized vessel term, it reflects the sophistication of ancient Chinese pottery and container technology.
  • The character combines the 'jar' radical 瓦 with 工, suggesting a manufactured or crafted ceramic object.

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