甊 (lǒu) - A type of earthenware jar or pot & an ancient vessel for storing liquids or grains.

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甊 · lǒu

A type of earthenware jar or pot;

an ancient vessel for storing liquids or grains.

A type of earthenware jar or potan ancient vessel for storing liquids or grains.

Usage highlights

Pottery jarWine jarStorage jar

Synonyms

  • 瓮— urn; earthen jar
  • 罐— jar; pot
  • 罂— jar; small-mouthed container

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • An ancient storage vessel (甊).
  • Pottery fragments (瓦甊).
  • A jar for fermenting (酒甊).

Collocations

  • Pottery jar(瓦甊)
  • Wine jar(酒甊)
  • Storage jar(甊器)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in ancient texts describing pottery and storage vessels.
  • Reflects ancient Chinese material culture and ceramic technology.

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