(dǎn) - An ancient type of earthenware vessel & a small jar or pot.

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dǎn | 9 strokes | radical: 瓦

· dǎn

An ancient type of earthenware vessel;

a small jar or pot.

An ancient type of earthenware vessela small jar or pot.

Usage highlights

Ancient vesselPottery jarEarthenware container

Synonyms

  • jar, pot
  • urn, earthen jar
  • bottle, vase

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists unearthed an ancient jar (瓭).
  • The museum displayed various ancient pottery vessels (瓭).
  • This character appears in classical texts describing containers (瓭).

Collocations

  • Ancient vessel()
  • Pottery jar()
  • Earthenware container()

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Represents a type of ancient Chinese pottery vessel.
  • Primarily found in classical texts and archaeological contexts.

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