瓵 (yí) - A type of ancient Chinese earthenware vessel or

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A type of ancient Chinese earthenware vessel or jar, typically used for storage.

A type of ancient Chinese earthenware vessel or

Usage highlights

ceramic jarancient vesselstorage containerearthenware jararchaeological findHan dynasty artifact

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, pot, container
  • 瓮— urn, earthen jar
  • 壶— pot, kettle, vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists unearthed a ceramic jar (瓵) from the Han dynasty tomb.
  • The museum displayed various ancient containers including 瓵 vessels.
  • This type of storage vessel (瓵) was commonly used for grains.

Collocations

  • ceramic jar(陶瓷瓵)
  • ancient vessel(古瓵)
  • storage container(贮藏瓵)
  • earthenware jar(陶瓵)
  • archaeological find(出土瓵)
  • Han dynasty artifact(汉代瓵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瓵 represents a specific type of ancient Chinese pottery used primarily during the Han dynasty and earlier periods.
  • Such vessels were typically used for storing food, grains, or other household items in ancient Chinese daily life.
  • The character reflects the advanced ceramic technology and practical household ware of ancient Chinese civilization.

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